Gause Elementary vs Jemtegaard Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gause Elementary
Washougal · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
224 students
Jemtegaard Middle School
Washougal · Public middle · Grades 6–8
408 students
| Measure | Gause Elementary Washougal, Washington | Jemtegaard Middle School Washougal, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #563 of 1,154 | #119 of 363 |
| National rank | #19179 of 50,301 | #4822 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 224 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 47.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 54% |
| city | Washougal | Washougal |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jemtegaard Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 58.5).
- •Jemtegaard Middle School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 47%).
- •Jemtegaard Middle School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 62%).
- •Gause Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.3% vs 47.5%).
- •Gause Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 18.5).
- •Jemtegaard Middle School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 224.
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 Gause Elementary better than Jemtegaard Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Jemtegaard Middle School ranks higher (63.0 vs 58.5 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 Gause Elementary and Jemtegaard Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Washougal and Washougal in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gause Elementary: 224. Jemtegaard Middle School: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gause Elementary and Jemtegaard Middle School rank in Washington?
Gause Elementary is 563rd of 1,154 and Jemtegaard Middle School is 119th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).