Cherrydale Elementary vs Thomas Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.2 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
Thomas Middle School
Lakewood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
934 students
| Measure | Cherrydale Elementary Steilacoom, Washington | Thomas Middle School Lakewood, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #298 of 1,154 | #253 of 363 |
| National rank | #10854 of 50,301 | #9209 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 348 | 934 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 934 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.3% | 63.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 33% |
| city | Steilacoom | Lakewood |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherrydale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 42.8).
- •Cherrydale Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 33%).
- •Cherrydale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 56%).
- •Cherrydale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.3% vs 63.6%).
- •Cherrydale Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.6).
- •Thomas Middle School is the larger school with 934 students compared with 348.
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 Thomas Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cherrydale Elementary ranks higher (70.6 vs 42.8 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 Cherrydale Elementary and Thomas Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Steilacoom and Lakewood in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherrydale Elementary: 348. Thomas Middle School: 934. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherrydale Elementary and Thomas Middle School rank in Washington?
Cherrydale Elementary is 298th of 1,154 and Thomas Middle School is 253rd of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).