Kulshan Middle School vs Silver Beach Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kulshan Middle School
Bellingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
575 students
Silver Beach Elementary School
Bellingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
357 students
| Measure | Kulshan Middle School Bellingham, Washington | Silver Beach Elementary School Bellingham, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #123 of 363 | #341 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #4845 of 15,369 | #12459 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 575 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 575 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.7% | 23.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 58% |
| city | Bellingham | Bellingham |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Silver Beach Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 62.9).
- •Silver Beach Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 46%).
- •Silver Beach Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 61%).
- •Silver Beach Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.8% vs 28.7%).
- •Kulshan Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 21.0).
- •Kulshan Middle School is the larger school with 575 students compared with 357.
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 Kulshan Middle School better than Silver Beach Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Silver Beach Elementary School ranks higher (68.4 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 Kulshan Middle School and Silver Beach Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Bellingham and Bellingham in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kulshan Middle School: 575. Silver Beach Elementary School: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kulshan Middle School and Silver Beach Elementary School rank in Washington?
Kulshan Middle School is 123rd of 363 and Silver Beach Elementary School is 341st of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).