Canyon Ridge Middle School vs Meridian Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canyon Ridge Middle School
Kent · Public middle · Grades 6–8
821 students
Meridian Middle School
Kent · Public middle · Grades 6–8
647 students
| Measure | Canyon Ridge Middle School Kent, Washington | Meridian Middle School Kent, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #344 of 363 | #234 of 363 |
| National rank | #13135 of 15,369 | #8531 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 821 | 647 |
| Enrollment | 821 | 647 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73% | 55.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 54% |
| Math proficiency | – | 40% |
| city | Kent | Kent |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meridian Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.9 vs 23.4).
- •Meridian Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.6% vs 73%).
- •Meridian Middle School does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 20.5).
- •Canyon Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 821 students compared with 647.
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 Ridge Middle School better than Meridian Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Meridian Middle School ranks higher (45.9 vs 23.4 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 Ridge Middle School and Meridian Middle School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Kent and Kent in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canyon Ridge Middle School: 821. Meridian Middle School: 647. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canyon Ridge Middle School and Meridian Middle School rank in Washington?
Canyon Ridge Middle School is 344th of 363 and Meridian Middle School is 234th of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).