Cherrydale Elementary vs Meriwether Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherrydale Elementary
Steilacoom · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
348 students
Meriwether Elementary School
JBLM Lewis North · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
240 students
| Measure | Cherrydale Elementary Steilacoom, Washington | Meriwether Elementary School JBLM Lewis North, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #298 of 1,154 | #466 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #10854 of 50,301 | #16326 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 348 | 240 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 240 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.3% | 45.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| city | Steilacoom | JBLM Lewis North |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherrydale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 62.7).
- •Cherrydale Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Cherrydale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Cherrydale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.3% vs 45.8%).
- •Meriwether Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.8).
- •Cherrydale Elementary is the larger school with 348 students compared with 240.
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 Cherrydale Elementary better than Meriwether Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cherrydale Elementary ranks higher (70.6 vs 62.7 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 Cherrydale Elementary and Meriwether Elementary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Steilacoom and JBLM Lewis North in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherrydale Elementary: 348. Meriwether Elementary School: 240. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherrydale Elementary and Meriwether Elementary School rank in Washington?
Cherrydale Elementary is 298th of 1,154 and Meriwether Elementary School is 466th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).