Cougar Creek Elementary School vs Lakewood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 916 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cougar Creek Elementary School
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
422 students
Lakewood Middle School
Marysville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
668 students
| Measure | Cougar Creek Elementary School Arlington, Washington | Lakewood Middle School Marysville, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #558 of 1,154 | #212 of 363 |
| National rank | #19109 of 50,301 | #7629 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 422 | 668 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 668 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.2% | 50.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 42% |
| city | Arlington | Marysville |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cougar Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.6 vs 50.1).
- •Cougar Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •Cougar Creek Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 57%).
- •Lakewood Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.1% vs 50.2%).
- •Cougar Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 20.9).
- •Lakewood Middle School is the larger school with 668 students compared with 422.
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 Cougar Creek Elementary School better than Lakewood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cougar Creek Elementary School ranks higher (58.6 vs 50.1 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 Cougar Creek Elementary School and Lakewood Middle School?
About 916 m in a straight line, between Arlington and Marysville in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cougar Creek Elementary School: 422. Lakewood Middle School: 668. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cougar Creek Elementary School and Lakewood Middle School rank in Washington?
Cougar Creek Elementary School is 558th of 1,154 and Lakewood Middle School is 212th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).