Cathcart Elementary vs Gateway Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cathcart Elementary
Snohomish · Public elementary · Grades K–6
497 students
Gateway Middle School
Everett · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,057 students
| Measure | Cathcart Elementary Snohomish, Washington | Gateway Middle School Everett, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #293 of 1,154 | #23 of 363 |
| National rank | #10709 of 50,301 | #1454 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 497 | 1,057 |
| Enrollment | 497 | 1,057 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.4% | 17.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 74% |
| city | Snohomish | Everett |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gateway Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.2 vs 70.8).
- •Gateway Middle School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 62%).
- •Gateway Middle School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 67%).
- •Gateway Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.6% vs 28.4%).
- •Cathcart Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 24.6).
- •Gateway Middle School is the larger school with 1,057 students compared with 497.
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 Cathcart Elementary better than Gateway Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gateway Middle School ranks higher (80.2 vs 70.8 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 Cathcart Elementary and Gateway Middle School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Snohomish and Everett in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cathcart Elementary: 497. Gateway Middle School: 1,057. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cathcart Elementary and Gateway Middle School rank in Washington?
Cathcart Elementary is 293rd of 1,154 and Gateway Middle School is 23rd of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).