Kingston Middle School vs Richard Gordon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingston Middle School
Kingston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
455 students
Richard Gordon Elementary
Kingston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
361 students
| Measure | Kingston Middle School Kingston, Washington | Richard Gordon Elementary Kingston, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #192 of 363 | #386 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #7015 of 15,369 | #13799 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 455 | 361 |
| Enrollment | 455 | 361 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.8% | 35.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 54% |
| city | Kingston | Kingston |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richard Gordon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.5 vs 52.9).
- •Richard Gordon Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 45%).
- •Richard Gordon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 57%).
- •Richard Gordon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.7% vs 48.8%).
- •Richard Gordon Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 19.8).
- •Kingston Middle School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 361.
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 Kingston Middle School better than Richard Gordon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Richard Gordon Elementary ranks higher (66.5 vs 52.9 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 Kingston Middle School and Richard Gordon Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Kingston and Kingston in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kingston Middle School: 455. Richard Gordon Elementary: 361. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kingston Middle School and Richard Gordon Elementary rank in Washington?
Kingston Middle School is 192nd of 363 and Richard Gordon Elementary is 386th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).