Cottonwood Elementary School vs Ridgetop Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood Elementary School
Silverdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
362 students
Ridgetop Middle School
Silverdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
784 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary School Silverdale, Washington | Ridgetop Middle School Silverdale, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #260 of 1,154 | #114 of 363 |
| National rank | #9239 of 50,301 | #4554 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 362 | 784 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 784 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.1% | 38.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| city | Silverdale | Silverdale |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.0 vs 64.2).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 63%).
- •Ridgetop Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.4% vs 43.1%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 21.2).
- •Ridgetop Middle School is the larger school with 784 students compared with 362.
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 Cottonwood Elementary School better than Ridgetop Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood Elementary School ranks higher (73.0 vs 64.2 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 Cottonwood Elementary School and Ridgetop Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Silverdale and Silverdale in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary School: 362. Ridgetop Middle School: 784. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary School and Ridgetop Middle School rank in Washington?
Cottonwood Elementary School is 260th of 1,154 and Ridgetop Middle School is 114th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).