Lake Stevens Middle School vs Poulsbo Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 48 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Stevens Middle School
Lake Stevens · Public middle · Grades 6–7
709 students
Poulsbo Middle School
Poulsbo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
713 students
| Measure | Lake Stevens Middle School Lake Stevens, Washington | Poulsbo Middle School Poulsbo, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #98 of 363 | #122 of 363 |
| National rank | #3919 of 15,369 | #4829 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–7 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 709 | 713 |
| Enrollment | 709 | 713 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.7% | 34.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 56% |
| city | Lake Stevens | Poulsbo |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Stevens Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 63.0).
- •Poulsbo Middle School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 52%).
- •Lake Stevens Middle School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 60%).
- •Lake Stevens Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.7% vs 34.5%).
- •Lake Stevens Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 22.3).
- •Poulsbo Middle School is the larger school with 713 students compared with 709.
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 Lake Stevens Middle School better than Poulsbo Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Stevens Middle School ranks higher (67.4 vs 63.0 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 Lake Stevens Middle School and Poulsbo Middle School?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Lake Stevens and Poulsbo in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Stevens Middle School: 709. Poulsbo Middle School: 713. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Stevens Middle School and Poulsbo Middle School rank in Washington?
Lake Stevens Middle School is 98th of 363 and Poulsbo Middle School is 122nd of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).