Chief Joseph Middle School vs Marcus Whitman Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.7 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
Marcus Whitman Elementary
Richland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
467 students
| Measure | Chief Joseph Middle School Richland, Washington | Marcus Whitman Elementary Richland, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #267 of 363 | #656 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #9692 of 15,369 | #22509 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 659 | 467 |
| Enrollment | 659 | 467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.4% | 59.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 56% |
| city | Richland | Richland |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marcus Whitman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.8 vs 40.5).
- •Marcus Whitman Elementary does better on math proficiency (56% vs 36%).
- •Marcus Whitman Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 48%).
- •Chief Joseph Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.4% vs 59.7%).
- •Marcus Whitman Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 18.8).
- •Chief Joseph Middle School is the larger school with 659 students compared with 467.
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 Marcus Whitman Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Marcus Whitman Elementary ranks higher (53.8 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 Marcus Whitman Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Richland and Richland in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chief Joseph Middle School: 659. Marcus Whitman Elementary: 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chief Joseph Middle School and Marcus Whitman Elementary rank in Washington?
Chief Joseph Middle School is 267th of 363 and Marcus Whitman Elementary is 656th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).