Point Defiance Elementary School vs Truman Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Point Defiance Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
301 students
Truman Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
438 students
| Measure | Point Defiance Elementary School Tacoma, Washington | Truman Middle School Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #264 of 1,154 | #247 of 363 |
| National rank | #9405 of 50,301 | #9070 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 301 | 438 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.9% | 49.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 36% |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Point Defiance Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 43.5).
- •Point Defiance Elementary School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 36%).
- •Point Defiance Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 51%).
- •Point Defiance Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.9% vs 49.5%).
- •Point Defiance Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 20.9).
- •Truman Middle School is the larger school with 438 students compared with 301.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Point Defiance Elementary School better than Truman Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Point Defiance Elementary School ranks higher (72.8 vs 43.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Point Defiance Elementary School and Truman Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Point Defiance Elementary School: 301. Truman Middle School: 438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Point Defiance Elementary School and Truman Middle School rank in Washington?
Point Defiance Elementary School is 264th of 1,154 and Truman Middle School is 247th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).