Cascade Middle School vs Mary Purcell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cascade Middle School
Sedro-Woolley · Public middle · Grades 7–8
670 students
Mary Purcell Elementary School
Sedro-Woolley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
465 students
| Measure | Cascade Middle School Sedro-Woolley, Washington | Mary Purcell Elementary School Sedro-Woolley, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #228 of 363 | #752 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #8325 of 15,369 | #25966 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 670 | 465 |
| Enrollment | 670 | 465 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.8% | 64.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 49% |
| city | Sedro-Woolley | Sedro-Woolley |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary Purcell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.8 vs 46.8).
- •Mary Purcell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 40%).
- •Mary Purcell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Cascade Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.8% vs 64.7%).
- •Mary Purcell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 20.3).
- •Cascade Middle School is the larger school with 670 students compared with 465.
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 Mary Purcell Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mary Purcell Elementary School ranks higher (48.8 vs 46.8 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 Mary Purcell Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Sedro-Woolley and Sedro-Woolley in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cascade Middle School: 670. Mary Purcell Elementary School: 465. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cascade Middle School and Mary Purcell Elementary School rank in Washington?
Cascade Middle School is 228th of 363 and Mary Purcell Elementary School is 752nd of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).