Cedar Heights Middle School vs Grass Lake Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Heights Middle School
Covington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
876 students
Grass Lake Elementary School
Kent · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
337 students
| Measure | Cedar Heights Middle School Covington, Washington | Grass Lake Elementary School Kent, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #217 of 363 | #168 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #7937 of 15,369 | #5910 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 876 | 337 |
| Enrollment | 876 | 337 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.6% | 34.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 72% |
| city | Covington | Kent |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grass Lake Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.4 vs 48.6).
- •Grass Lake Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Grass Lake Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 54%).
- •Grass Lake Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.4% vs 50.6%).
- •Grass Lake Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 20.4).
- •Cedar Heights Middle School is the larger school with 876 students compared with 337.
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 Cedar Heights Middle School better than Grass Lake Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Grass Lake Elementary School ranks higher (78.4 vs 48.6 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 Cedar Heights Middle School and Grass Lake Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Covington and Kent in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Heights Middle School: 876. Grass Lake Elementary School: 337. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Heights Middle School and Grass Lake Elementary School rank in Washington?
Cedar Heights Middle School is 217th of 363 and Grass Lake Elementary School is 168th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).