Rising Star Elementary School vs South Shore PK-8 School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rising Star Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
324 students
South Shore PK-8 School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
546 students
| Measure | Rising Star Elementary School Seattle, Washington | South Shore PK-8 School Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #888 of 1,154 | #681 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #31028 of 50,301 | #23506 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 324 | 546 |
| Enrollment | 324 | 546 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.8% | 64.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| city | Seattle | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Shore PK-8 School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.4 vs 41.4).
- •South Shore PK-8 School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •South Shore PK-8 School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 37%).
- •South Shore PK-8 School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.1% vs 69.8%).
- •Rising Star Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.4).
- •South Shore PK-8 School is the larger school with 546 students compared with 324.
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 Rising Star Elementary School better than South Shore PK-8 School?
On the Success Index (US), South Shore PK-8 School ranks higher (52.4 vs 41.4 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 Rising Star Elementary School and South Shore PK-8 School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Seattle and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rising Star Elementary School: 324. South Shore PK-8 School: 546. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rising Star Elementary School and South Shore PK-8 School rank in Washington?
Rising Star Elementary School is 888th of 1,154 and South Shore PK-8 School is 681st of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).