Carrolls Elementary vs Kalama Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carrolls Elementary
Kelso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
107 students
Kalama Middle School
Kalama · Public middle · Grades 6–8
266 students
| Measure | Carrolls Elementary Kelso, Washington | Kalama Middle School Kalama, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #427 of 1,154 | #120 of 363 |
| National rank | #15154 of 50,301 | #4823 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 107 | 266 |
| Enrollment | 107 | 266 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.3% | 40.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 41% |
| city | Kelso | Kalama |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carrolls Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.4 vs 63.0).
- •Carrolls Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •Carrolls Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Kalama Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.2% vs 52.3%).
- •Kalama Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 17.8).
- •Kalama Middle School is the larger school with 266 students compared with 107.
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 Carrolls Elementary better than Kalama Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Carrolls Elementary ranks higher (64.4 vs 63.0 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 Carrolls Elementary and Kalama Middle School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Kelso and Kalama in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carrolls Elementary: 107. Kalama Middle School: 266. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carrolls Elementary and Kalama Middle School rank in Washington?
Carrolls Elementary is 427th of 1,154 and Kalama Middle School is 120th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).