Summit Public School: Sierra vs Thurgood Marshall Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Summit Public School: Sierra
Seattle · Charter high · Grades 9–12
214 students
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
500 students
| Measure | Summit Public School: Sierra Seattle, Washington | Thurgood Marshall Elementary Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #108 of 333 | #147 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #5498 of 16,910 | #5391 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 214 | 500 |
| Enrollment | 214 | 500 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.3% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 76% |
| city | Seattle | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.3 vs 61.3).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 47%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Summit Public School: Sierra does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.3% vs 39%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.3).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary is the larger school with 500 students compared with 214.
- •Summit Public School: Sierra is a charter school while Thurgood Marshall Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Summit Public School: Sierra better than Thurgood Marshall Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thurgood Marshall Elementary ranks higher (79.3 vs 61.3 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 Summit Public School: Sierra and Thurgood Marshall Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Seattle and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Summit Public School: Sierra: 214. Thurgood Marshall Elementary: 500. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Summit Public School: Sierra and Thurgood Marshall Elementary rank in Washington?
Summit Public School: Sierra is 108th of 333 and Thurgood Marshall Elementary is 147th of 1,154 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).