Columbia Valley Elementary vs Shahala Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Valley Elementary
Vancouver · Public elementary · Grades K–5
360 students
Shahala Middle School
Vancouver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
732 students
| Measure | Columbia Valley Elementary Vancouver, Washington | Shahala Middle School Vancouver, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #635 of 1,154 | #90 of 363 |
| National rank | #21709 of 50,301 | #3772 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 360 | 732 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 732 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.1% | 31.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 60% |
| city | Vancouver | Vancouver |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shahala Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.1 vs 54.9).
- •Shahala Middle School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 49%).
- •Shahala Middle School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 51%).
- •Shahala Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.4% vs 43.1%).
- •Columbia Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 19.8).
- •Shahala Middle School is the larger school with 732 students compared with 360.
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 Valley Elementary better than Shahala Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Shahala Middle School ranks higher (68.1 vs 54.9 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 Valley Elementary and Shahala Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Vancouver and Vancouver in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Valley Elementary: 360. Shahala Middle School: 732. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Valley Elementary and Shahala Middle School rank in Washington?
Columbia Valley Elementary is 635th of 1,154 and Shahala Middle School is 90th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).