Cedar Heights Middle School vs Marcus Whitman Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Heights Middle School
Port Orchard · Public middle · Grades 6–8
689 students
Marcus Whitman Middle School
Port Orchard · Public middle · Grades 6–8
623 students
| Measure | Cedar Heights Middle School Port Orchard, Washington | Marcus Whitman Middle School Port Orchard, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #150 of 363 | #203 of 363 |
| National rank | #5812 of 15,369 | #7392 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 689 | 623 |
| Enrollment | 689 | 623 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.8% | 59.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 40% |
| city | Port Orchard | Port Orchard |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cedar Heights Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.4 vs 51.2).
- •Cedar Heights Middle School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 40%).
- •Cedar Heights Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •Cedar Heights Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.8% vs 59.9%).
- •Marcus Whitman Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 18.6).
- •Cedar Heights Middle School is the larger school with 689 students compared with 623.
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 Marcus Whitman Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cedar Heights Middle School ranks higher (58.4 vs 51.2 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 Marcus Whitman Middle School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Port Orchard and Port Orchard in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Heights Middle School: 689. Marcus Whitman Middle School: 623. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Heights Middle School and Marcus Whitman Middle School rank in Washington?
Cedar Heights Middle School is 150th of 363 and Marcus Whitman Middle School is 203rd of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).