Creekside Elementary School vs Mountainside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creekside Elementary School
Mead · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
355 students
Mountainside Middle School
Colbert · Public middle · Grades 6–8
824 students
| Measure | Creekside Elementary School Mead, Washington | Mountainside Middle School Colbert, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #879 of 1,154 | #89 of 363 |
| National rank | #30747 of 50,301 | #3691 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 355 | 824 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 824 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.7% | 44.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 67% |
| Math proficiency | – | 65% |
| city | Mead | Colbert |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountainside Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 41.8).
- •Mountainside Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.9% vs 63.7%).
- •Creekside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 18.7).
- •Mountainside Middle School is the larger school with 824 students compared with 355.
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 Creekside Elementary School better than Mountainside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mountainside Middle School ranks higher (68.4 vs 41.8 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 Creekside Elementary School and Mountainside Middle School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Mead and Colbert in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creekside Elementary School: 355. Mountainside Middle School: 824. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creekside Elementary School and Mountainside Middle School rank in Washington?
Creekside Elementary School is 879th of 1,154 and Mountainside Middle School is 89th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).