Key Peninsula Middle School vs Pleasant Valley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 176 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
Pleasant Valley Middle
Vancouver · Public middle · Grades 5–8
447 students
| Measure | Key Peninsula Middle School Lakebay, Washington | Pleasant Valley Middle Vancouver, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #124 of 363 | #180 of 363 |
| National rank | #4993 of 15,369 | #6723 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 444 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 444 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.9% | 49.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 48% |
| city | Lakebay | Vancouver |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Key Peninsula Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.2 vs 54.3).
- •Key Peninsula Middle School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 48%).
- •Key Peninsula Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 54%).
- •Key Peninsula Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.9% vs 49.2%).
- •Pleasant Valley Middle does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 18.5).
- •Pleasant Valley Middle is the larger school with 447 students compared with 444.
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 Pleasant Valley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Key Peninsula Middle School ranks higher (62.2 vs 54.3 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 Key Peninsula Middle School and Pleasant Valley Middle?
About 176 km in a straight line, between Lakebay and Vancouver in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Key Peninsula Middle School: 444. Pleasant Valley Middle: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Key Peninsula Middle School and Pleasant Valley Middle rank in Washington?
Key Peninsula Middle School is 124th of 363 and Pleasant Valley Middle is 180th of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).