Cedarcrest Middle School vs Spanaway Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 3.1 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
Spanaway Elementary
Spanaway · Public elementary · Grades K–5
371 students
| Measure | Cedarcrest Middle School Spanaway, Washington | Spanaway Elementary Spanaway, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #287 of 363 | #712 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #10500 of 15,369 | #24422 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 765 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 765 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.6% | 70.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| city | Spanaway | Spanaway |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spanaway Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.1 vs 36.7).
- •Spanaway Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Spanaway Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 46%).
- •Cedarcrest Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.6% vs 70.9%).
- •Spanaway Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 21.9).
- •Cedarcrest Middle School is the larger school with 765 students compared with 371.
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 Spanaway Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Spanaway Elementary ranks higher (51.1 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 Spanaway Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Spanaway and Spanaway in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedarcrest Middle School: 765. Spanaway Elementary: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedarcrest Middle School and Spanaway Elementary rank in Washington?
Cedarcrest Middle School is 287th of 363 and Spanaway Elementary is 712th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).