Challenger Elementary vs Pacific Cascade Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Challenger Elementary
Issaquah · Public elementary · Grades K–5
350 students
Pacific Cascade Middle School
Issaquah · Public middle · Grades 6–8
605 students
| Measure | Challenger Elementary Issaquah, Washington | Pacific Cascade Middle School Issaquah, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #69 of 1,154 | #9 of 363 |
| National rank | #2747 of 50,301 | #1033 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 350 | 605 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 605 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.9% | 10.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 80% |
| city | Issaquah | Issaquah |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Challenger Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 83.0).
- •Pacific Cascade Middle School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 69%).
- •Pacific Cascade Middle School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 70%).
- •Pacific Cascade Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.7% vs 16.9%).
- •Challenger Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 20.9).
- •Pacific Cascade Middle School is the larger school with 605 students compared with 350.
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 Challenger Elementary better than Pacific Cascade Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Challenger Elementary ranks higher (84.3 vs 83.0 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 Challenger Elementary and Pacific Cascade Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Issaquah and Issaquah in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenger Elementary: 350. Pacific Cascade Middle School: 605. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenger Elementary and Pacific Cascade Middle School rank in Washington?
Challenger Elementary is 69th of 1,154 and Pacific Cascade Middle School is 9th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).