Newcastle Elementary School vs Vera Risdon Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newcastle Elementary School
Newcastle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students
Vera Risdon Middle School
Newcastle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
751 students
| Measure | Newcastle Elementary School Newcastle, Washington | Vera Risdon Middle School Newcastle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #94 of 1,154 | #131 of 363 |
| National rank | #3531 of 50,301 | #5196 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 451 | 751 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 751 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.7% | 39.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 54% |
| city | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newcastle Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 61.3).
- •Newcastle Elementary School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 54%).
- •Newcastle Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 61%).
- •Newcastle Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.7% vs 39.3%).
- •Newcastle Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 22.1).
- •Vera Risdon Middle School is the larger school with 751 students compared with 451.
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 Newcastle Elementary School better than Vera Risdon Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Newcastle Elementary School ranks higher (82.7 vs 61.3 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 Newcastle Elementary School and Vera Risdon Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Newcastle and Newcastle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newcastle Elementary School: 451. Vera Risdon Middle School: 751. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newcastle Elementary School and Vera Risdon Middle School rank in Washington?
Newcastle Elementary School is 94th of 1,154 and Vera Risdon Middle School is 131st of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).