Summit Public School: Sierra vs Washington 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.
Summit Public School: Sierra
Seattle · Charter high · Grades 9–12
214 students
Washington Middle School
Seattle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
566 students
| Measure | Summit Public School: Sierra Seattle, Washington | Washington Middle School Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #108 of 333 | #92 of 363 |
| National rank | #5498 of 16,910 | #3831 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 214 | 566 |
| Enrollment | 214 | 566 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.3% | 57.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 70% |
| city | Seattle | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washington Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.8 vs 61.3).
- •Washington Middle School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 47%).
- •Washington Middle School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Summit Public School: Sierra does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.3% vs 57.2%).
- •Summit Public School: Sierra does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 18.3).
- •Washington Middle School is the larger school with 566 students compared with 214.
- •Summit Public School: Sierra is a charter school while Washington Middle School 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 Washington Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Washington Middle School ranks higher (67.8 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 Washington Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Seattle and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Summit Public School: Sierra: 214. Washington Middle School: 566. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Summit Public School: Sierra and Washington Middle School rank in Washington?
Summit Public School: Sierra is 108th of 333 and Washington Middle School is 92nd of 363 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).