Harbor Ridge Middle School vs Westwood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 385 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harbor Ridge Middle School
Gig Harbor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
627 students
Westwood Middle School
Spokane · Public middle · Grades 6–8
624 students
| Measure | Harbor Ridge Middle School Gig Harbor, Washington | Westwood Middle School Spokane, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #58 of 363 | #240 of 363 |
| National rank | #2809 of 15,369 | #8727 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 627 | 624 |
| Enrollment | 627 | 624 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.5% | 57.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 40% |
| city | Gig Harbor | Spokane |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harbor Ridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 45.0).
- •Harbor Ridge Middle School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 40%).
- •Harbor Ridge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 50%).
- •Harbor Ridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.5% vs 57.7%).
- •Westwood Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 22.4).
- •Harbor Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 627 students compared with 624.
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 Harbor Ridge Middle School better than Westwood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Harbor Ridge Middle School ranks higher (72.6 vs 45.0 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 Harbor Ridge Middle School and Westwood Middle School?
About 385 km in a straight line, between Gig Harbor and Spokane in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harbor Ridge Middle School: 627. Westwood Middle School: 624. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harbor Ridge Middle School and Westwood Middle School rank in Washington?
Harbor Ridge Middle School is 58th of 363 and Westwood Middle School is 240th of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).