Laurin Middle School vs Pleasant Valley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laurin Middle School
Vancouver · Public middle · Grades 5–8
745 students
Pleasant Valley Middle
Vancouver · Public middle · Grades 5–8
447 students
| Measure | Laurin Middle School Vancouver, Washington | Pleasant Valley Middle Vancouver, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #249 of 363 | #180 of 363 |
| National rank | #9084 of 15,369 | #6723 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 745 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 745 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.6% | 49.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 48% |
| city | Vancouver | Vancouver |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Valley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 43.4).
- •Pleasant Valley Middle does better on math proficiency (48% vs 33%).
- •Pleasant Valley Middle does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •Pleasant Valley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.2% vs 54.6%).
- •Laurin Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 17.9).
- •Laurin Middle School is the larger school with 745 students compared with 447.
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 Laurin Middle School better than Pleasant Valley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Valley Middle ranks higher (54.3 vs 43.4 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 Laurin Middle School and Pleasant Valley Middle?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Vancouver and Vancouver in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurin Middle School: 745. Pleasant Valley Middle: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurin Middle School and Pleasant Valley Middle rank in Washington?
Laurin Middle School is 249th of 363 and Pleasant Valley Middle is 180th of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).