Freshwater Charter Middle vs Washington Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freshwater Charter Middle
Eureka · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
51 students
Washington Elementary
Eureka · Public elementary · Grades K–5
426 students
| Measure | Freshwater Charter Middle Eureka, California | Washington Elementary Eureka, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #3341 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #38656 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 51 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 51 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.1% | 61.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.5 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 37% |
| city | Eureka | Eureka |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Freshwater Charter Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.3 vs 29.9).
- •Freshwater Charter Middle does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 37%).
- •Freshwater Charter Middle does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 36%).
- •Freshwater Charter Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.1% vs 61.5%).
- •Washington Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.1 vs 25.5).
- •Washington Elementary is the larger school with 426 students compared with 51.
- •Freshwater Charter Middle is a charter school while Washington 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 Freshwater Charter Middle better than Washington Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Freshwater Charter Middle ranks higher (73.3 vs 29.9 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 Freshwater Charter Middle and Washington Elementary?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Eureka and Eureka in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Freshwater Charter Middle: 51. Washington Elementary: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Freshwater Charter Middle and Washington Elementary rank in California?
Freshwater Charter Middle is unranked and Washington Elementary is 3341st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).