Key Peninsula Middle School vs La Center Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 161 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Key Peninsula Middle School
Lakebay · Public middle · Grades 6–8
444 students
La Center Middle School
La Center · Public middle · Grades 6–8
441 students
| Measure | Key Peninsula Middle School Lakebay, Washington | La Center Middle School La Center, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #124 of 363 | #126 of 363 |
| National rank | #4993 of 15,369 | #5024 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 444 | 441 |
| Enrollment | 444 | 441 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.9% | 33.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 53% |
| city | Lakebay | La Center |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (62.2 vs 62.1).
- •Key Peninsula Middle School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 53%).
- •Key Peninsula Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •La Center Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.6% vs 41.9%).
- •Key Peninsula Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 19.2).
- •Key Peninsula Middle School is the larger school with 444 students compared with 441.
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 Key Peninsula Middle School better than La Center Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Key Peninsula Middle School and La Center Middle School?
About 161 km in a straight line, between Lakebay and La Center in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Key Peninsula Middle School: 444. La Center Middle School: 441. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Key Peninsula Middle School and La Center Middle School rank in Washington?
Key Peninsula Middle School is 124th of 363 and La Center Middle School is 126th of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).