Covington Middle School vs Sifton Elementary 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.
Covington Middle School
Vancouver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
830 students
Sifton Elementary School
Vancouver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
484 students
| Measure | Covington Middle School Vancouver, Washington | Sifton Elementary School Vancouver, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #325 of 363 | #797 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #11893 of 15,369 | #27322 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 830 | 484 |
| Enrollment | 830 | 484 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.1% | 49.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 44% |
| city | Vancouver | Vancouver |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sifton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.8 vs 30.1).
- •Sifton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 24%).
- •Sifton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 39%).
- •Sifton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.6% vs 58.1%).
- •Sifton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 18.0).
- •Covington Middle School is the larger school with 830 students compared with 484.
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 Covington Middle School better than Sifton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sifton Elementary School ranks higher (46.8 vs 30.1 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 Covington Middle School and Sifton Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Vancouver and Vancouver in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Covington Middle School: 830. Sifton Elementary School: 484. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Covington Middle School and Sifton Elementary School rank in Washington?
Covington Middle School is 325th of 363 and Sifton Elementary School is 797th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).