Heritage School vs Totem Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage School
Marysville · Public high · Grades 9–12
130 students
Totem Middle School
Marysville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
522 students
| Measure | Heritage School Marysville, Washington | Totem Middle School Marysville, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #331 of 333 | #336 of 363 |
| National rank | #15557 of 16,910 | #12501 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 130 | 522 |
| Enrollment | 130 | 522 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.4% | 68.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 23% |
| city | Marysville | Marysville |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Totem Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.0 vs 18.3).
- •Heritage School does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 23%).
- •Totem Middle School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 10%).
- •Totem Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.2% vs 85.4%).
- •Totem Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 18.6).
- •Totem Middle School is the larger school with 522 students compared with 130.
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 Heritage School better than Totem Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Totem Middle School ranks higher (27.0 vs 18.3 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 Heritage School and Totem Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Marysville and Marysville in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage School: 130. Totem Middle School: 522. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage School and Totem Middle School rank in Washington?
Heritage School is 331st of 333 and Totem Middle School is 336th of 363 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).