Gaiser Middle School vs Salmon Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.5 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
Salmon Creek Elementary
Vancouver · Public elementary · Grades K–5
409 students
| Measure | Gaiser Middle School Vancouver, Washington | Salmon Creek Elementary Vancouver, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #323 of 363 | #309 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #11868 of 15,369 | #11118 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 750 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 750 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.6% | 30.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 66% |
| city | Vancouver | Vancouver |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salmon Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 30.3).
- •Salmon Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 34%).
- •Salmon Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 41%).
- •Salmon Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.3% vs 67.6%).
- •Salmon Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 22.7).
- •Gaiser Middle School is the larger school with 750 students compared with 409.
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 Salmon Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Salmon Creek Elementary ranks higher (70.3 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 Salmon Creek Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Vancouver and Vancouver in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gaiser Middle School: 750. Salmon Creek Elementary: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gaiser Middle School and Salmon Creek Elementary rank in Washington?
Gaiser Middle School is 323rd of 363 and Salmon Creek Elementary is 309th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).