Gaiser Middle School vs Vera Risdon Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 208 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
Vera Risdon Middle School
Newcastle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
751 students
| Measure | Gaiser Middle School Vancouver, Washington | Vera Risdon Middle School Newcastle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #323 of 363 | #131 of 363 |
| National rank | #11868 of 15,369 | #5196 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 750 | 751 |
| Enrollment | 750 | 751 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.6% | 39.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 54% |
| city | Vancouver | Newcastle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vera Risdon Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.3 vs 30.3).
- •Vera Risdon Middle School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 34%).
- •Vera Risdon Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 41%).
- •Vera Risdon Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.3% vs 67.6%).
- •Vera Risdon Middle School does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 22.7).
- •Vera Risdon Middle School is the larger school with 751 students compared with 750.
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 Vera Risdon Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Vera Risdon Middle School ranks higher (61.3 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 Vera Risdon Middle School?
About 208 km in a straight line, between Vancouver and Newcastle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gaiser Middle School: 750. Vera Risdon Middle School: 751. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gaiser Middle School and Vera Risdon Middle School rank in Washington?
Gaiser Middle School is 323rd of 363 and Vera Risdon Middle School is 131st of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).