Cedarcrest Middle School vs Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedarcrest Middle School
Spanaway · Public middle · Grades 6–8
765 students
Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
592 students
| Measure | Cedarcrest Middle School Spanaway, Washington | Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #287 of 363 | #852 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #10500 of 15,369 | #29204 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 765 | 592 |
| Enrollment | 765 | 592 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.6% | 54.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | – |
| city | Spanaway | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.1 vs 36.7).
- •Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.9% vs 62.6%).
- •Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 21.9).
- •Cedarcrest Middle School is the larger school with 765 students compared with 592.
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 Cedarcrest Middle School better than Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School ranks higher (44.1 vs 36.7 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 Cedarcrest Middle School and Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Spanaway and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedarcrest Middle School: 765. Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School: 592. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedarcrest Middle School and Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School rank in Washington?
Cedarcrest Middle School is 287th of 363 and Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School is 852nd of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).