Blue Heron Middle School vs Salish Coast Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Heron Middle School
Port Townsend · Public middle · Grades 6–8
222 students
Salish Coast Elementary
Port Townsend · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
528 students
| Measure | Blue Heron Middle School Port Townsend, Washington | Salish Coast Elementary Port Townsend, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #130 of 363 | #621 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #5097 of 15,369 | #21270 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 222 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 222 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.6% | 51.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 53% |
| city | Port Townsend | Port Townsend |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Heron Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.7 vs 55.6).
- •Salish Coast Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Blue Heron Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 55%).
- •Salish Coast Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.1% vs 53.6%).
- •Blue Heron Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.0).
- •Salish Coast Elementary is the larger school with 528 students compared with 222.
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 Blue Heron Middle School better than Salish Coast Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Blue Heron Middle School ranks higher (61.7 vs 55.6 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 Blue Heron Middle School and Salish Coast Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Port Townsend and Port Townsend in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Heron Middle School: 222. Salish Coast Elementary: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Heron Middle School and Salish Coast Elementary rank in Washington?
Blue Heron Middle School is 130th of 363 and Salish Coast Elementary is 621st of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).