Cascade Ridge Elementary vs Chief Kanim Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cascade Ridge Elementary
Sammamish · Public elementary · Grades K–5
391 students
Chief Kanim Middle School
Fall City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
520 students
| Measure | Cascade Ridge Elementary Sammamish, Washington | Chief Kanim Middle School Fall City, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #30 of 1,154 | #22 of 363 |
| National rank | #1661 of 50,301 | #1405 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 391 | 520 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.8% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 68% |
| city | Sammamish | Fall City |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cascade Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.9 vs 80.5).
- •Cascade Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (85% vs 68%).
- •Cascade Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 80%).
- •Cascade Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.8% vs 15%).
- •Cascade Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 19.3).
- •Chief Kanim Middle School is the larger school with 520 students compared with 391.
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 Ridge Elementary better than Chief Kanim Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cascade Ridge Elementary ranks higher (86.9 vs 80.5 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 Ridge Elementary and Chief Kanim Middle School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Sammamish and Fall City in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cascade Ridge Elementary: 391. Chief Kanim Middle School: 520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cascade Ridge Elementary and Chief Kanim Middle School rank in Washington?
Cascade Ridge Elementary is 30th of 1,154 and Chief Kanim Middle School is 22nd of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).