Cougar Mountain Middle School vs Issaquah Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cougar Mountain Middle School
Issaquah · Public middle · Grades 6–8
616 students
Issaquah Valley Elementary
Issaquah · Public elementary · Grades K–5
646 students
| Measure | Cougar Mountain Middle School Issaquah, Washington | Issaquah Valley Elementary Issaquah, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #106 of 363 | #229 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #4236 of 15,369 | #8018 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 616 | 646 |
| Enrollment | 616 | 646 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.3% | 26.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 64% |
| Math proficiency | – | 68% |
| city | Issaquah | Issaquah |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Issaquah Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.9 vs 65.7).
- •Cougar Mountain Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.3% vs 26.2%).
- •Issaquah Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 19.9).
- •Issaquah Valley Elementary is the larger school with 646 students compared with 616.
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 Mountain Middle School better than Issaquah Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Issaquah Valley Elementary ranks higher (74.9 vs 65.7 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 Mountain Middle School and Issaquah Valley Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Issaquah and Issaquah in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cougar Mountain Middle School: 616. Issaquah Valley Elementary: 646. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cougar Mountain Middle School and Issaquah Valley Elementary rank in Washington?
Cougar Mountain Middle School is 106th of 363 and Issaquah Valley Elementary is 229th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).