Cascade Middle School vs Columbia Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 296 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cascade Middle School
Longview · Public middle · Grades 6–8
463 students
Columbia Heights Elementary
Longview · Public elementary · Grades K–5
331 students
| Measure | Cascade Middle School Longview, Washington | Columbia Heights Elementary Longview, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #264 of 363 | #698 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #9637 of 15,369 | #23955 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 463 | 331 |
| Enrollment | 463 | 331 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.3% | 57.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 47% |
| city | Longview | Longview |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.7 vs 40.8).
- •Columbia Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •Columbia Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Columbia Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.7% vs 60.3%).
- •Columbia Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.8).
- •Cascade Middle School is the larger school with 463 students compared with 331.
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 Middle School better than Columbia Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Heights Elementary ranks higher (51.7 vs 40.8 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 Middle School and Columbia Heights Elementary?
About 296 m in a straight line, between Longview and Longview in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cascade Middle School: 463. Columbia Heights Elementary: 331. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cascade Middle School and Columbia Heights Elementary rank in Washington?
Cascade Middle School is 264th of 363 and Columbia Heights Elementary is 698th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).