Gateway Middle School vs Totem Falls
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gateway Middle School
Everett · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,057 students
Totem Falls
Snohomish · Public elementary · Grades K–6
412 students
| Measure | Gateway Middle School Everett, Washington | Totem Falls Snohomish, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #23 of 363 | #48 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #1454 of 15,369 | #2183 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,057 | 412 |
| Enrollment | 1,057 | 412 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.6% | 10.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 78% |
| city | Everett | Snohomish |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Totem Falls scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.6 vs 80.2).
- •Totem Falls does better on math proficiency (78% vs 74%).
- •Gateway Middle School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 73%).
- •Totem Falls does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.9% vs 17.6%).
- •Totem Falls does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 24.6).
- •Gateway Middle School is the larger school with 1,057 students compared with 412.
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 Gateway Middle School better than Totem Falls?
On the Success Index (US), Totem Falls ranks higher (85.6 vs 80.2 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 Gateway Middle School and Totem Falls?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Everett and Snohomish in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gateway Middle School: 1,057. Totem Falls: 412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gateway Middle School and Totem Falls rank in Washington?
Gateway Middle School is 23rd of 363 and Totem Falls is 48th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).