Cascade Middle School vs Hearthwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cascade Middle School
Vancouver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
815 students
Hearthwood Elementary School
Vancouver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students
| Measure | Cascade Middle School Vancouver, Washington | Hearthwood Elementary School Vancouver, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #324 of 363 | #884 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #11891 of 15,369 | #30939 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 815 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 815 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.5% | 51.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 32% |
| city | Vancouver | Vancouver |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hearthwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.5 vs 30.1).
- •Hearthwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 31%).
- •Hearthwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Hearthwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.4% vs 59.5%).
- •Hearthwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 19.9).
- •Cascade Middle School is the larger school with 815 students compared with 360.
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 Hearthwood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hearthwood Elementary School ranks higher (41.5 vs 30.1 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 Hearthwood Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Vancouver and Vancouver in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cascade Middle School: 815. Hearthwood Elementary School: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cascade Middle School and Hearthwood Elementary School rank in Washington?
Cascade Middle School is 324th of 363 and Hearthwood Elementary School is 884th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).