La Center Middle School vs View Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 8.8 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
View Ridge Middle School
Ridgefield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
666 students
| Measure | La Center Middle School La Center, Washington | View Ridge Middle School Ridgefield, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #126 of 363 | #85 of 363 |
| National rank | #5024 of 15,369 | #3580 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 441 | 666 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 666 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.6% | 29.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 59% |
| city | La Center | Ridgefield |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •View Ridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 62.1).
- •View Ridge Middle School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 53%).
- •View Ridge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 57%).
- •View Ridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.6% vs 33.6%).
- •La Center Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 20.8).
- •View Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 666 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 View Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), View Ridge Middle School ranks higher (68.9 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 View Ridge Middle School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between La Center and Ridgefield in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Center Middle School: 441. View Ridge Middle School: 666. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Center Middle School and View Ridge Middle School rank in Washington?
La Center Middle School is 126th of 363 and View Ridge Middle School is 85th of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).