Carl Cozier Elementary School vs Kulshan Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carl Cozier Elementary School
Bellingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
325 students
Kulshan Middle School
Bellingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
575 students
| Measure | Carl Cozier Elementary School Bellingham, Washington | Kulshan Middle School Bellingham, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #760 of 1,154 | #123 of 363 |
| National rank | #26335 of 50,301 | #4845 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 325 | 575 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 575 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.2% | 28.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 46% |
| city | Bellingham | Bellingham |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kulshan Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 48.2).
- •Kulshan Middle School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 37%).
- •Kulshan Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 52%).
- •Kulshan Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.7% vs 53.2%).
- •Carl Cozier Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 18.0).
- •Kulshan Middle School is the larger school with 575 students compared with 325.
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 Carl Cozier Elementary School better than Kulshan Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Kulshan Middle School ranks higher (62.9 vs 48.2 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 Carl Cozier Elementary School and Kulshan Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Bellingham and Bellingham in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl Cozier Elementary School: 325. Kulshan Middle School: 575. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl Cozier Elementary School and Kulshan Middle School rank in Washington?
Carl Cozier Elementary School is 760th of 1,154 and Kulshan Middle School is 123rd of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).