Cascade Middle School vs Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.1 km 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 Valley Garden Elem Schl
Longview · Public elementary · Grades K–5
362 students
| Measure | Cascade Middle School Longview, Washington | Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl Longview, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #264 of 363 | #570 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #9637 of 15,369 | #19348 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 463 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 463 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.3% | 56.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 58% |
| city | Longview | Longview |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 40.8).
- •Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl does better on math proficiency (58% vs 34%).
- •Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.1% vs 60.3%).
- •Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.8).
- •Cascade Middle School is the larger school with 463 students compared with 362.
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 Valley Garden Elem Schl?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl ranks higher (58.3 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 Valley Garden Elem Schl?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Longview and Longview in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cascade Middle School: 463. Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cascade Middle School and Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl rank in Washington?
Cascade Middle School is 264th of 363 and Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl is 570th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).