Monte Cristo Elementary vs North Lake Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 9.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monte Cristo Elementary
Granite Falls · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
502 students
North Lake Middle School
Lake Stevens · Public middle · Grades 6–7
856 students
| Measure | Monte Cristo Elementary Granite Falls, Washington | North Lake Middle School Lake Stevens, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #877 of 1,154 | #99 of 363 |
| National rank | #30708 of 50,301 | #3956 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 502 | 856 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 856 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.6% | 32.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 53% |
| city | Granite Falls | Lake Stevens |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Lake Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 41.9).
- •North Lake Middle School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 32%).
- •North Lake Middle School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 44%).
- •North Lake Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.2% vs 43.6%).
- •Monte Cristo Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 20.9).
- •North Lake Middle School is the larger school with 856 students compared with 502.
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 Monte Cristo Elementary better than North Lake Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), North Lake Middle School ranks higher (67.2 vs 41.9 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 Monte Cristo Elementary and North Lake Middle School?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Granite Falls and Lake Stevens in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monte Cristo Elementary: 502. North Lake Middle School: 856. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monte Cristo Elementary and North Lake Middle School rank in Washington?
Monte Cristo Elementary is 877th of 1,154 and North Lake Middle School is 99th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).