Cascade K-8 Community School vs Cedar Way Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cascade K-8 Community School
Shoreline · Public elementary · Grades K–8
197 students
Cedar Way Elementary
Mtlk Terrace · Public elementary · Grades K–6
522 students
| Measure | Cascade K-8 Community School Shoreline, Washington | Cedar Way Elementary Mtlk Terrace, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #169 of 1,154 | #697 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #5946 of 50,301 | #23953 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 197 | 522 |
| Enrollment | 197 | 522 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.3% | 60.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 46% |
| city | Shoreline | Mtlk Terrace |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cascade K-8 Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.3 vs 51.7).
- •Cascade K-8 Community School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 46%).
- •Cascade K-8 Community School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Cascade K-8 Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.3% vs 60.5%).
- •Cedar Way Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.4).
- •Cedar Way Elementary is the larger school with 522 students compared with 197.
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 Cascade K-8 Community School better than Cedar Way Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cascade K-8 Community School ranks higher (78.3 vs 51.7 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 Cascade K-8 Community School and Cedar Way Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Shoreline and Mtlk Terrace in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cascade K-8 Community School: 197. Cedar Way Elementary: 522. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cascade K-8 Community School and Cedar Way Elementary rank in Washington?
Cascade K-8 Community School is 169th of 1,154 and Cedar Way Elementary is 697th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).