Blue Heron Middle School vs Tonasket Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 255 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
Tonasket Middle School
Tonasket · Public middle · Grades 6–8
221 students
| Measure | Blue Heron Middle School Port Townsend, Washington | Tonasket Middle School Tonasket, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #130 of 363 | #252 of 363 |
| National rank | #5097 of 15,369 | #9194 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 222 | 221 |
| Enrollment | 222 | 221 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.6% | 70.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 35% |
| city | Port Townsend | Tonasket |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Heron Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.7 vs 42.9).
- •Blue Heron Middle School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •Blue Heron Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 55%).
- •Blue Heron Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.6% vs 70.6%).
- •Blue Heron Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.0).
- •Blue Heron Middle School is the larger school with 222 students compared with 221.
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 Tonasket Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Blue Heron Middle School ranks higher (61.7 vs 42.9 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 Blue Heron Middle School and Tonasket Middle School?
About 255 km in a straight line, between Port Townsend and Tonasket in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Heron Middle School: 222. Tonasket Middle School: 221. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Heron Middle School and Tonasket Middle School rank in Washington?
Blue Heron Middle School is 130th of 363 and Tonasket Middle School is 252nd of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).