Goldendale Middle School vs Kalama Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 158 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goldendale Middle School
Goldendale · Public middle · Grades 5–8
255 students
Kalama Middle School
Kalama · Public middle · Grades 6–8
266 students
| Measure | Goldendale Middle School Goldendale, Washington | Kalama Middle School Kalama, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #302 of 363 | #120 of 363 |
| National rank | #10986 of 15,369 | #4823 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 255 | 266 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 266 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.2% | 40.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 41% |
| city | Goldendale | Kalama |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kalama Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 34.4).
- •Kalama Middle School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •Kalama Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 46%).
- •Kalama Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.2% vs 68.2%).
- •Kalama Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 19.6).
- •Kalama Middle School is the larger school with 266 students compared with 255.
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 Goldendale Middle School better than Kalama Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Kalama Middle School ranks higher (63.0 vs 34.4 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 Goldendale Middle School and Kalama Middle School?
About 158 km in a straight line, between Goldendale and Kalama in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Goldendale Middle School: 255. Kalama Middle School: 266. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Goldendale Middle School and Kalama Middle School rank in Washington?
Goldendale Middle School is 302nd of 363 and Kalama Middle School is 120th of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).