Beaver Lake Middle School vs Pacific Cascade Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beaver Lake Middle School
Issaquah · Public middle · Grades 6–8
699 students
Pacific Cascade Middle School
Issaquah · Public middle · Grades 6–8
605 students
| Measure | Beaver Lake Middle School Issaquah, Washington | Pacific Cascade Middle School Issaquah, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #7 of 363 | #9 of 363 |
| National rank | #920 of 15,369 | #1033 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 699 | 605 |
| Enrollment | 699 | 605 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.6% | 10.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 80% |
| city | Issaquah | Issaquah |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (83.7 vs 83.0).
- •Pacific Cascade Middle School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 79%).
- •Beaver Lake Middle School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 81%).
- •Beaver Lake Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.6% vs 10.7%).
- •Beaver Lake Middle School does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 20.9).
- •Beaver Lake Middle School is the larger school with 699 students compared with 605.
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 Beaver Lake Middle School better than Pacific Cascade Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Beaver Lake Middle School and Pacific Cascade Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Issaquah and Issaquah in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beaver Lake Middle School: 699. Pacific Cascade Middle School: 605. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beaver Lake Middle School and Pacific Cascade Middle School rank in Washington?
Beaver Lake Middle School is 7th of 363 and Pacific Cascade Middle School is 9th of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).