Central Kitsap Middle School vs Cougar Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Kitsap Middle School
Silverdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
564 students
Cougar Valley Elementary
Silverdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
397 students
| Measure | Central Kitsap Middle School Silverdale, Washington | Cougar Valley Elementary Silverdale, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #76 of 363 | #204 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #3229 of 15,369 | #7048 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 564 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 564 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33% | 37.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 65% |
| city | Silverdale | Silverdale |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cougar Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 70.5).
- •Cougar Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 59%).
- •Cougar Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 70%).
- •Central Kitsap Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33% vs 37.8%).
- •Cougar Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 19.4).
- •Central Kitsap Middle School is the larger school with 564 students compared with 397.
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 Central Kitsap Middle School better than Cougar Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cougar Valley Elementary ranks higher (76.4 vs 70.5 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 Central Kitsap Middle School and Cougar Valley Elementary?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Silverdale and Silverdale in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Kitsap Middle School: 564. Cougar Valley Elementary: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Kitsap Middle School and Cougar Valley Elementary rank in Washington?
Central Kitsap Middle School is 76th of 363 and Cougar Valley Elementary is 204th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).