Centennial Elementary School vs Mount Baker Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial Elementary School
Mount Vernon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
430 students
Mount Baker Middle School
Mount Vernon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
569 students
| Measure | Centennial Elementary School Mount Vernon, Washington | Mount Baker Middle School Mount Vernon, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #770 of 1,154 | #310 of 363 |
| National rank | #26716 of 50,301 | #11338 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 430 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.5% | 70.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 35% |
| city | Mount Vernon | Mount Vernon |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centennial Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.6 vs 32.8).
- •Centennial Elementary School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 35%).
- •Centennial Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Mount Baker Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.8% vs 79.5%).
- •Centennial Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 19.0).
- •Mount Baker Middle School is the larger school with 569 students compared with 430.
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 Centennial Elementary School better than Mount Baker Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Centennial Elementary School ranks higher (47.6 vs 32.8 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 Centennial Elementary School and Mount Baker Middle School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Mount Vernon and Mount Vernon in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial Elementary School: 430. Mount Baker Middle School: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial Elementary School and Mount Baker Middle School rank in Washington?
Centennial Elementary School is 770th of 1,154 and Mount Baker Middle School is 310th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).