Kalama Middle School vs Sadie Halstead Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 500 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kalama Middle School
Kalama · Public middle · Grades 6–8
266 students
Sadie Halstead Middle School
Newport · Public middle · Grades 5–8
272 students
| Measure | Kalama Middle School Kalama, Washington | Sadie Halstead Middle School Newport, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #120 of 363 | #222 of 363 |
| National rank | #4823 of 15,369 | #8154 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 266 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 266 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.2% | 66.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 41% |
| city | Kalama | Newport |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kalama Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 47.7).
- •Kalama Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 51%).
- •Kalama Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.2% vs 66.9%).
- •Kalama Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.3).
- •Sadie Halstead Middle School is the larger school with 272 students compared with 266.
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 Kalama Middle School better than Sadie Halstead Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Kalama Middle School ranks higher (63.0 vs 47.7 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 Kalama Middle School and Sadie Halstead Middle School?
About 500 km in a straight line, between Kalama and Newport in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kalama Middle School: 266. Sadie Halstead Middle School: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kalama Middle School and Sadie Halstead Middle School rank in Washington?
Kalama Middle School is 120th of 363 and Sadie Halstead Middle School is 222nd of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).