Mcloughlin Middle School vs Vista Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mcloughlin Middle School
Pasco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,171 students
Vista Elementary School
Kennewick · Public elementary · Grades K–5
409 students
| Measure | Mcloughlin Middle School Pasco, Washington | Vista Elementary School Kennewick, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #227 of 363 | #662 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #8310 of 15,369 | #22600 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,171 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 1,171 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.9% | 62.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 48% |
| city | Pasco | Kennewick |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vista Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.7 vs 46.9).
- •Vista Elementary School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Mcloughlin Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Mcloughlin Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.9% vs 62.8%).
- •Vista Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 21.7).
- •Mcloughlin Middle School is the larger school with 1,171 students compared with 409.
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 Mcloughlin Middle School better than Vista Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Vista Elementary School ranks higher (53.7 vs 46.9 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 Mcloughlin Middle School and Vista Elementary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Pasco and Kennewick in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mcloughlin Middle School: 1,171. Vista Elementary School: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mcloughlin Middle School and Vista Elementary School rank in Washington?
Mcloughlin Middle School is 227th of 363 and Vista Elementary School is 662nd of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).