Castle Rock Middle School vs Federal Way Public Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 122 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Rock Middle School
Castle Rock · Public middle · Grades 6–8
316 students
Federal Way Public Academy
Federal Way · Public middle · Grades 6–10
309 students
| Measure | Castle Rock Middle School Castle Rock, Washington | Federal Way Public Academy Federal Way, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #224 of 363 | #69 of 363 |
| National rank | #8223 of 15,369 | #3064 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–10 |
| Students | 316 | 309 |
| Enrollment | 316 | 309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.7% | 43.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 67% |
| city | Castle Rock | Federal Way |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Federal Way Public Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 47.3).
- •Federal Way Public Academy does better on math proficiency (67% vs 36%).
- •Federal Way Public Academy does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 57%).
- •Federal Way Public Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.4% vs 55.7%).
- •Castle Rock Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 23.8).
- •Castle Rock Middle School is the larger school with 316 students compared with 309.
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 Castle Rock Middle School better than Federal Way Public Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Federal Way Public Academy ranks higher (71.3 vs 47.3 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 Castle Rock Middle School and Federal Way Public Academy?
About 122 km in a straight line, between Castle Rock and Federal Way in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castle Rock Middle School: 316. Federal Way Public Academy: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castle Rock Middle School and Federal Way Public Academy rank in Washington?
Castle Rock Middle School is 224th of 363 and Federal Way Public Academy is 69th of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).