Cedarcrest Middle School vs Spanaway Lake High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.4 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 Lake High School
Spanaway · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,787 students
| Measure | Cedarcrest Middle School Spanaway, Washington | Spanaway Lake High School Spanaway, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #287 of 363 | #282 of 333 |
| National rank | #10500 of 15,369 | #11928 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 765 | 1,787 |
| Enrollment | 765 | 1,787 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.6% | 60.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 24% |
| city | Spanaway | Spanaway |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (36.7 vs 36.2).
- •Cedarcrest Middle School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 24%).
- •Spanaway Lake High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 46%).
- •Spanaway Lake High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.5% vs 62.6%).
- •Cedarcrest Middle School does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 22.9).
- •Spanaway Lake High School is the larger school with 1,787 students compared with 765.
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 Lake High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cedarcrest Middle School and Spanaway Lake High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Spanaway and Spanaway in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedarcrest Middle School: 765. Spanaway Lake High School: 1,787. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedarcrest Middle School and Spanaway Lake High School rank in Washington?
Cedarcrest Middle School is 287th of 363 and Spanaway Lake High School is 282nd of 333 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).