Alki Middle School vs South Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alki Middle School
Vancouver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
594 students
South Ridge Elementary
Ridgefield · Public elementary · Grades K–4
758 students
| Measure | Alki Middle School Vancouver, Washington | South Ridge Elementary Ridgefield, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #53 of 363 | #186 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #2646 of 15,369 | #6554 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 594 | 758 |
| Enrollment | 594 | 758 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.3% | 30.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 77% |
| city | Vancouver | Ridgefield |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.3 vs 73.4).
- •South Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 66%).
- •Alki Middle School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 72%).
- •Alki Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.3% vs 30.6%).
- •South Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 22.0).
- •South Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 758 students compared with 594.
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 Alki Middle School better than South Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), South Ridge Elementary ranks higher (77.3 vs 73.4 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 Alki Middle School and South Ridge Elementary?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Vancouver and Ridgefield in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alki Middle School: 594. South Ridge Elementary: 758. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alki Middle School and South Ridge Elementary rank in Washington?
Alki Middle School is 53rd of 363 and South Ridge Elementary is 186th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).