Centennial Middle School vs Ness Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial Middle School
Spokane · Public middle · Grades 6–8
536 students
Ness Elementary
Spokane · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
243 students
| Measure | Centennial Middle School Spokane, Washington | Ness Elementary Spokane, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #270 of 363 | #827 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #9833 of 15,369 | #28334 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 536 | 243 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 243 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.5% | 75.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 47% |
| city | Spokane | Spokane |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ness Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.4 vs 39.9).
- •Ness Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •Ness Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •Centennial Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.5% vs 75.3%).
- •Ness Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.5).
- •Centennial Middle School is the larger school with 536 students compared with 243.
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 Middle School better than Ness Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ness Elementary ranks higher (45.4 vs 39.9 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 Middle School and Ness Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Spokane and Spokane in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial Middle School: 536. Ness Elementary: 243. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial Middle School and Ness Elementary rank in Washington?
Centennial Middle School is 270th of 363 and Ness Elementary is 827th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).