Columbia Elementary School vs Shuksan Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Elementary School
Bellingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
187 students
Shuksan Middle School
Bellingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
606 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary School Bellingham, Washington | Shuksan Middle School Bellingham, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #164 of 1,154 | #263 of 363 |
| National rank | #5833 of 50,301 | #9609 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 187 | 606 |
| Enrollment | 187 | 606 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.6% | 52.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 34% |
| city | Bellingham | Bellingham |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 41.0).
- •Columbia Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 34%).
- •Columbia Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 44%).
- •Columbia Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.6% vs 52.1%).
- •Shuksan Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 17.0).
- •Shuksan Middle School is the larger school with 606 students compared with 187.
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 Columbia Elementary School better than Shuksan Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Elementary School ranks higher (78.5 vs 41.0 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 Columbia Elementary School and Shuksan Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bellingham and Bellingham in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary School: 187. Shuksan Middle School: 606. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary School and Shuksan Middle School rank in Washington?
Columbia Elementary School is 164th of 1,154 and Shuksan Middle School is 263rd of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).