Lakeside Middle School vs Zillah Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 256 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeside Middle School
Nine Mile Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
293 students
Zillah Middle School
Zillah · Public middle · Grades 6–8
300 students
| Measure | Lakeside Middle School Nine Mile Falls, Washington | Zillah Middle School Zillah, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #67 of 363 | #232 of 363 |
| National rank | #3025 of 15,369 | #8466 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 293 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.2% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 47% |
| city | Nine Mile Falls | Zillah |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeside Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 46.3).
- •Lakeside Middle School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 47%).
- •Lakeside Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 54%).
- •Lakeside Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.2% vs 72%).
- •Lakeside Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 18.8).
- •Zillah Middle School is the larger school with 300 students compared with 293.
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 Lakeside Middle School better than Zillah Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeside Middle School ranks higher (71.5 vs 46.3 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 Lakeside Middle School and Zillah Middle School?
About 256 km in a straight line, between Nine Mile Falls and Zillah in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeside Middle School: 293. Zillah Middle School: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeside Middle School and Zillah Middle School rank in Washington?
Lakeside Middle School is 67th of 363 and Zillah Middle School is 232nd of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).