Columbia Middle School vs Lakeview Terrace Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 968 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Middle School
Moses Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
875 students
Lakeview Terrace Elementary
Moses Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
303 students
| Measure | Columbia Middle School Moses Lake, Washington | Lakeview Terrace Elementary Moses Lake, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #260 of 363 | #887 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #9529 of 15,369 | #31005 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 875 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 875 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.9% | 71.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 42% |
| city | Moses Lake | Moses Lake |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (41.3 vs 41.4).
- •Lakeview Terrace Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •Lakeview Terrace Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Columbia Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.9% vs 71.6%).
- •Lakeview Terrace Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 21.9).
- •Columbia Middle School is the larger school with 875 students compared with 303.
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 Middle School better than Lakeview Terrace Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Columbia Middle School and Lakeview Terrace Elementary?
About 968 m in a straight line, between Moses Lake and Moses Lake in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Middle School: 875. Lakeview Terrace Elementary: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Middle School and Lakeview Terrace Elementary rank in Washington?
Columbia Middle School is 260th of 363 and Lakeview Terrace Elementary is 887th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).