Clark Elementary vs Cougar Mountain Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clark Elementary
Issaquah · Public elementary · Grades K–5
586 students
Cougar Mountain Middle School
Issaquah · Public middle · Grades 6–8
616 students
| Measure | Clark Elementary Issaquah, Washington | Cougar Mountain Middle School Issaquah, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #194 of 1,154 | #106 of 363 |
| National rank | #6860 of 50,301 | #4236 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 586 | 616 |
| Enrollment | 586 | 616 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.3% | 12.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | – |
| Math proficiency | 65% | – |
| city | Issaquah | Issaquah |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clark Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 65.7).
- •Cougar Mountain Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.3% vs 28.3%).
- •Clark Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 19.9).
- •Cougar Mountain Middle School is the larger school with 616 students compared with 586.
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 Clark Elementary better than Cougar Mountain Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Clark Elementary ranks higher (76.7 vs 65.7 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 Clark Elementary and Cougar Mountain Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Issaquah and Issaquah in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clark Elementary: 586. Cougar Mountain Middle School: 616. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clark Elementary and Cougar Mountain Middle School rank in Washington?
Clark Elementary is 194th of 1,154 and Cougar Mountain Middle School is 106th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).