Mill Pond Elementary School vs Ridgeline Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 258 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mill Pond Elementary School
Yelm · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
374 students
Ridgeline Middle School
Yelm · Public middle · Grades 6–8
568 students
| Measure | Mill Pond Elementary School Yelm, Washington | Ridgeline Middle School Yelm, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #486 of 1,154 | #169 of 363 |
| National rank | #17008 of 50,301 | #6378 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 374 | 568 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 568 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.2% | 46.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| city | Yelm | Yelm |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mill Pond Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.7 vs 55.9).
- •Mill Pond Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Ridgeline Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 60%).
- •Ridgeline Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.8% vs 49.2%).
- •Mill Pond Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 21.0).
- •Ridgeline Middle School is the larger school with 568 students compared with 374.
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 Mill Pond Elementary School better than Ridgeline Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mill Pond Elementary School ranks higher (61.7 vs 55.9 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 Mill Pond Elementary School and Ridgeline Middle School?
About 258 m in a straight line, between Yelm and Yelm in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mill Pond Elementary School: 374. Ridgeline Middle School: 568. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mill Pond Elementary School and Ridgeline Middle School rank in Washington?
Mill Pond Elementary School is 486th of 1,154 and Ridgeline Middle School is 169th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).