Gaiser Middle School vs Pleasant Valley Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gaiser Middle School
Vancouver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
750 students
Pleasant Valley Primary
Vancouver · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
591 students
| Measure | Gaiser Middle School Vancouver, Washington | Pleasant Valley Primary Vancouver, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #323 of 363 | #453 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #11868 of 15,369 | #15943 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 750 | 591 |
| Enrollment | 750 | 591 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.6% | 48.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 62% |
| city | Vancouver | Vancouver |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Valley Primary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 30.3).
- •Pleasant Valley Primary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 34%).
- •Pleasant Valley Primary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 41%).
- •Pleasant Valley Primary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.7% vs 67.6%).
- •Pleasant Valley Primary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 22.7).
- •Gaiser Middle School is the larger school with 750 students compared with 591.
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 Gaiser Middle School better than Pleasant Valley Primary?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Valley Primary ranks higher (63.3 vs 30.3 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 Gaiser Middle School and Pleasant Valley Primary?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Vancouver and Vancouver in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gaiser Middle School: 750. Pleasant Valley Primary: 591. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gaiser Middle School and Pleasant Valley Primary rank in Washington?
Gaiser Middle School is 323rd of 363 and Pleasant Valley Primary is 453rd of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).