Canyon Creek Middle School vs Gause Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 8.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canyon Creek Middle School
Washougal · Public middle · Grades 6–8
168 students
Gause Elementary
Washougal · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
224 students
| Measure | Canyon Creek Middle School Washougal, Washington | Gause Elementary Washougal, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #63 of 363 | #563 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #2945 of 15,369 | #19179 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 168 | 224 |
| Enrollment | 168 | 224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.2% | 47.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| city | Washougal | Washougal |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canyon Creek Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.9 vs 58.5).
- •Canyon Creek Middle School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Canyon Creek Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 62%).
- •Canyon Creek Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.2% vs 47.3%).
- •Gause Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 21.0).
- •Gause Elementary is the larger school with 224 students compared with 168.
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 Canyon Creek Middle School better than Gause Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Canyon Creek Middle School ranks higher (71.9 vs 58.5 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 Canyon Creek Middle School and Gause Elementary?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Washougal and Washougal in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canyon Creek Middle School: 168. Gause Elementary: 224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canyon Creek Middle School and Gause Elementary rank in Washington?
Canyon Creek Middle School is 63rd of 363 and Gause Elementary is 563rd of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).