Kamiakin Middle School vs Kulshan Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 115 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kamiakin Middle School
Kirkland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
573 students
Kulshan Middle School
Bellingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
575 students
| Measure | Kamiakin Middle School Kirkland, Washington | Kulshan Middle School Bellingham, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #75 of 363 | #123 of 363 |
| National rank | #3218 of 15,369 | #4845 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 573 | 575 |
| Enrollment | 573 | 575 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.4% | 28.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 46% |
| city | Kirkland | Bellingham |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kamiakin Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 62.9).
- •Kamiakin Middle School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 46%).
- •Kamiakin Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 61%).
- •Kamiakin Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.4% vs 28.7%).
- •Kulshan Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 20.5).
- •Kulshan Middle School is the larger school with 575 students compared with 573.
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 Kamiakin Middle School better than Kulshan Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Kamiakin Middle School ranks higher (70.6 vs 62.9 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 Kamiakin Middle School and Kulshan Middle School?
About 115 km in a straight line, between Kirkland and Bellingham in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kamiakin Middle School: 573. Kulshan Middle School: 575. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kamiakin Middle School and Kulshan Middle School rank in Washington?
Kamiakin Middle School is 75th of 363 and Kulshan Middle School is 123rd of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).