Creekside Elementary School vs Northwood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.8 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
Northwood Middle School
Spokane · Public middle · Grades 6–8
796 students
| Measure | Creekside Elementary School Mead, Washington | Northwood Middle School Spokane, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #879 of 1,154 | #71 of 363 |
| National rank | #30747 of 50,301 | #3127 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 355 | 796 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 796 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.7% | 38.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 70% |
| Math proficiency | – | 64% |
| city | Mead | Spokane |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwood Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 41.8).
- •Northwood Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 63.7%).
- •Creekside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 19.0).
- •Northwood Middle School is the larger school with 796 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 Northwood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwood Middle School ranks higher (71.0 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 Northwood Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Mead and Spokane in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creekside Elementary School: 355. Northwood Middle School: 796. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creekside Elementary School and Northwood Middle School rank in Washington?
Creekside Elementary School is 879th of 1,154 and Northwood Middle School is 71st of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).