Betz Elementary vs Cheney Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Betz Elementary
Cheney · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
535 students
Cheney Middle School
Cheney · Public middle · Grades 6–8
637 students
| Measure | Betz Elementary Cheney, Washington | Cheney Middle School Cheney, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #503 of 1,154 | #195 of 363 |
| National rank | #17483 of 50,301 | #7082 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 535 | 637 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 637 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.1% | 53.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 49% |
| city | Cheney | Cheney |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Betz Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 52.5).
- •Betz Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 49%).
- •Betz Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 53%).
- •Cheney Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.7% vs 61.1%).
- •Betz Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.2).
- •Cheney Middle School is the larger school with 637 students compared with 535.
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 Betz Elementary better than Cheney Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Betz Elementary ranks higher (61.0 vs 52.5 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 Betz Elementary and Cheney Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Cheney and Cheney in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Betz Elementary: 535. Cheney Middle School: 637. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Betz Elementary and Cheney Middle School rank in Washington?
Betz Elementary is 503rd of 1,154 and Cheney Middle School is 195th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).