La Center Elementary vs La Center Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Center Elementary
La Center · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
789 students
La Center Middle School
La Center · Public middle · Grades 6–8
441 students
| Measure | La Center Elementary La Center, Washington | La Center Middle School La Center, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #436 of 1,154 | #126 of 363 |
| National rank | #15456 of 50,301 | #5024 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 789 | 441 |
| Enrollment | 789 | 441 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.8% | 33.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 53% |
| city | La Center | La Center |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Center Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.0 vs 62.1).
- •La Center Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •La Center Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.8% vs 33.6%).
- •La Center Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 19.2).
- •La Center Elementary is the larger school with 789 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 La Center Elementary better than La Center Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), La Center Elementary ranks higher (64.0 vs 62.1 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 La Center Elementary and La Center Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between La Center and La Center in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Center Elementary: 789. La Center Middle School: 441. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Center Elementary and La Center Middle School rank in Washington?
La Center Elementary is 436th of 1,154 and La Center Middle School is 126th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).