Edgemont Jr High vs Surprise Lake Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edgemont Jr High
Edgewood · Public middle · Grades 6–9
590 students
Surprise Lake Middle School
Milton · Public middle · Grades 6–7
613 students
| Measure | Edgemont Jr High Edgewood, Washington | Surprise Lake Middle School Milton, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #166 of 363 | #229 of 363 |
| National rank | #6341 of 15,369 | #8366 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–9 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 590 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 590 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.9% | 55.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 44% |
| city | Edgewood | Milton |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edgemont Jr High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.0 vs 46.7).
- •Edgemont Jr High does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 53%).
- •Edgemont Jr High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.9% vs 55.5%).
- •Edgemont Jr High does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 22.7).
- •Surprise Lake Middle School is the larger school with 613 students compared with 590.
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 Edgemont Jr High better than Surprise Lake Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Edgemont Jr High ranks higher (56.0 vs 46.7 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 Edgemont Jr High and Surprise Lake Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Edgewood and Milton in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edgemont Jr High: 590. Surprise Lake Middle School: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edgemont Jr High and Surprise Lake Middle School rank in Washington?
Edgemont Jr High is 166th of 363 and Surprise Lake Middle School is 229th of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).