Cedarcrest Middle School vs Spanaway Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 3.6 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 Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
766 students
| Measure | Cedarcrest Middle School Spanaway, Washington | Spanaway Middle School Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #287 of 363 | #315 of 363 |
| National rank | #10500 of 15,369 | #11557 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 765 | 766 |
| Enrollment | 765 | 766 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.6% | 67.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 28% |
| city | Spanaway | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cedarcrest Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.7 vs 31.8).
- •Cedarcrest Middle School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •Spanaway Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 46%).
- •Cedarcrest Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.6% vs 67.8%).
- •Cedarcrest Middle School does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 22.5).
- •Spanaway Middle School is the larger school with 766 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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cedarcrest Middle School ranks higher (36.7 vs 31.8 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 Middle School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Spanaway and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedarcrest Middle School: 765. Spanaway Middle School: 766. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedarcrest Middle School and Spanaway Middle School rank in Washington?
Cedarcrest Middle School is 287th of 363 and Spanaway Middle School is 315th of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).