Shaw Road Elementary vs Sumner Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shaw Road Elementary
Puyallup · Public elementary · Grades K–6
615 students
Sumner Middle School
Sumner · Public middle · Grades 6–8
674 students
| Measure | Shaw Road Elementary Puyallup, Washington | Sumner Middle School Sumner, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #258 of 1,154 | #81 of 363 |
| National rank | #9207 of 50,301 | #3395 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 615 | 674 |
| Enrollment | 615 | 674 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.1% | 43.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 65% |
| city | Puyallup | Sumner |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shaw Road Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 69.8).
- •Sumner Middle School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 64%).
- •Shaw Road Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 71%).
- •Shaw Road Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.1% vs 43.6%).
- •Shaw Road Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 19.3).
- •Sumner Middle School is the larger school with 674 students compared with 615.
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 Shaw Road Elementary better than Sumner Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Shaw Road Elementary ranks higher (73.1 vs 69.8 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 Shaw Road Elementary and Sumner Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Puyallup and Sumner in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shaw Road Elementary: 615. Sumner Middle School: 674. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shaw Road Elementary and Sumner Middle School rank in Washington?
Shaw Road Elementary is 258th of 1,154 and Sumner Middle School is 81st of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).