La Center Middle School vs Union Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Center Middle School
La Center · Public middle · Grades 6–8
441 students
Union Ridge Elementary
Ridgefield · Public elementary · Grades K–4
708 students
| Measure | La Center Middle School La Center, Washington | Union Ridge Elementary Ridgefield, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #126 of 363 | #175 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #5024 of 15,369 | #6345 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 441 | 708 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 708 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.6% | 27.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 65% |
| city | La Center | Ridgefield |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.7 vs 62.1).
- •Union Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 53%).
- •Union Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 57%).
- •Union Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.1% vs 33.6%).
- •Union Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 19.2).
- •Union Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 708 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 Middle School better than Union Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Union Ridge Elementary ranks higher (77.7 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 Middle School and Union Ridge Elementary?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between La Center and Ridgefield in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Center Middle School: 441. Union Ridge Elementary: 708. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Center Middle School and Union Ridge Elementary rank in Washington?
La Center Middle School is 126th of 363 and Union Ridge Elementary is 175th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).