Cascade Middle School vs Jefferson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 100 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
Jefferson Middle School
Olympia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
462 students
| Measure | Cascade Middle School Longview, Washington | Jefferson Middle School Olympia, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #264 of 363 | #41 of 363 |
| National rank | #9637 of 15,369 | #2249 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 463 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 463 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.3% | 42.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 71% |
| city | Longview | Olympia |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.6 vs 40.8).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 34%).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 50%).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.9% vs 60.3%).
- •Cascade Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 18.5).
- •Cascade Middle School is the larger school with 463 students compared with 462.
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 Jefferson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Middle School ranks higher (75.6 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 Jefferson Middle School?
About 100 km in a straight line, between Longview and Olympia in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cascade Middle School: 463. Jefferson Middle School: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cascade Middle School and Jefferson Middle School rank in Washington?
Cascade Middle School is 264th of 363 and Jefferson Middle School is 41st of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).