Lind-Ritzville Middle School vs Palouse at Garfield Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 118 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lind-Ritzville Middle School
Lind · Public middle · Grades 6–8
41 students
Palouse at Garfield Middle School
Palouse · Public middle · Grades 6–8
34 students
| Measure | Lind-Ritzville Middle School Lind, Washington | Palouse at Garfield Middle School Palouse, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 41 | 34 |
| Enrollment | 41 | 34 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.7% | 38.2% |
| Students per teacher | 6.8 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 54.5% |
| city | Lind | Palouse |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palouse at Garfield Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 37.3).
- •Palouse at Garfield Middle School does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 15%).
- •Palouse at Garfield Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 54.5%).
- •Palouse at Garfield Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.2% vs 70.7%).
- •Lind-Ritzville Middle School is the larger school with 41 students compared with 34.
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 Lind-Ritzville Middle School better than Palouse at Garfield Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Palouse at Garfield Middle School ranks higher (77.8 vs 37.3 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 Lind-Ritzville Middle School and Palouse at Garfield Middle School?
About 118 km in a straight line, between Lind and Palouse in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lind-Ritzville Middle School: 41. Palouse at Garfield Middle School: 34. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lind-Ritzville Middle School and Palouse at Garfield Middle School rank in Washington?
Lind-Ritzville Middle School is unranked and Palouse at Garfield Middle School is unranked among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).