Coast Mountain Academy vs Don Ross Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 5.8 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coast Mountain Academy
Squamish · Independent elementary and secondary
339 students
Don Ross Middle School
Brackendale · Public middle
2,263 students
| Measure | Coast Mountain Academy Squamish, British Columbia | Don Ross Middle School Brackendale, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 66 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #420 of 1,275 | #1090 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #420 of 1,275 | #1090 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Independent | Public |
| Type | Elementary and secondary | Middle |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 339 | 2,263 |
| Enrolment | 339 | 2,263 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | – | – |
| Parents without a credential | – | – |
| First language not English | – | – |
| Special education | – | – |
| Identified as gifted | – | – |
| FSA literacy score | 512 | 422 |
| FSA numeracy score | 455 | 410 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 512 | 422 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 455 | 410 |
| city or town | Squamish | Brackendale |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coast Mountain Academy scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (65.5 vs 15.7).
- •Don Ross Middle School is the larger school with 2,263 students compared with 339.
- •Coast Mountain Academy is a independent school while Don Ross Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (Canada) 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 Coast Mountain Academy better than Don Ross Middle School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Coast Mountain Academy ranks higher (65.5 vs 15.7 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 Coast Mountain Academy and Don Ross Middle School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Squamish and Brackendale in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Coast Mountain Academy: 339. Don Ross Middle School: 2,263. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Coast Mountain Academy and Don Ross Middle School rank in British Columbia?
Coast Mountain Academy is 420th of 1,275 and Don Ross Middle School is 1090th of 1,275 among elementary and secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).