Lewis & Clark Middle School vs Ridgeview Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 800 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lewis & Clark Middle School
Yakima · Public middle · Grades 6–8
815 students
Ridgeview Elementary
Yakima · Public elementary · Grades K–5
533 students
| Measure | Lewis & Clark Middle School Yakima, Washington | Ridgeview Elementary Yakima, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #355 of 363 | #967 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #14404 of 15,369 | #34711 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 815 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 815 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.2% | 87.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| city | Yakima | Yakima |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgeview Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.9 vs 16.2).
- •Ridgeview Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Ridgeview Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- •Ridgeview Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.2% vs 90.2%).
- •Ridgeview Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 19.0).
- •Lewis & Clark Middle School is the larger school with 815 students compared with 533.
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 Lewis & Clark Middle School better than Ridgeview Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgeview Elementary ranks higher (35.9 vs 16.2 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 Lewis & Clark Middle School and Ridgeview Elementary?
About 800 m in a straight line, between Yakima and Yakima in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lewis & Clark Middle School: 815. Ridgeview Elementary: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lewis & Clark Middle School and Ridgeview Elementary rank in Washington?
Lewis & Clark Middle School is 355th of 363 and Ridgeview Elementary is 967th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).