Chief Joseph Middle School vs Lewis & Clark Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chief Joseph Middle School
Richland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
659 students
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
Richland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
471 students
| Measure | Chief Joseph Middle School Richland, Washington | Lewis & Clark Elementary School Richland, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #267 of 363 | #450 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #9692 of 15,369 | #15923 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 659 | 471 |
| Enrollment | 659 | 471 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.4% | 53.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 56% |
| city | Richland | Richland |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lewis & Clark Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 40.5).
- •Lewis & Clark Elementary School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 36%).
- •Lewis & Clark Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 48%).
- •Lewis & Clark Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.5% vs 58.4%).
- •Lewis & Clark Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.8).
- •Chief Joseph Middle School is the larger school with 659 students compared with 471.
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 Chief Joseph Middle School better than Lewis & Clark Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lewis & Clark Elementary School ranks higher (63.3 vs 40.5 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 Chief Joseph Middle School and Lewis & Clark Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Richland and Richland in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chief Joseph Middle School: 659. Lewis & Clark Elementary School: 471. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chief Joseph Middle School and Lewis & Clark Elementary School rank in Washington?
Chief Joseph Middle School is 267th of 363 and Lewis & Clark Elementary School is 450th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).