Pleasant Valley Middle vs Salmon Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pleasant Valley Middle
Vancouver · Public middle · Grades 5–8
447 students
Salmon Creek Elementary
Vancouver · Public elementary · Grades K–5
409 students
| Measure | Pleasant Valley Middle Vancouver, Washington | Salmon Creek Elementary Vancouver, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #180 of 363 | #309 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #6723 of 15,369 | #11118 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 447 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.2% | 30.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 66% |
| city | Vancouver | Vancouver |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salmon Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 54.3).
- •Salmon Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 48%).
- •Salmon Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 54%).
- •Salmon Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.3% vs 49.2%).
- •Salmon Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 17.9).
- •Pleasant Valley Middle is the larger school with 447 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 Pleasant Valley Middle better than Salmon Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Salmon Creek Elementary ranks higher (70.3 vs 54.3 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 Pleasant Valley Middle and Salmon Creek Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Vancouver and Vancouver in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pleasant Valley Middle: 447. Salmon Creek Elementary: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pleasant Valley Middle and Salmon Creek Elementary rank in Washington?
Pleasant Valley Middle is 180th of 363 and Salmon Creek Elementary is 309th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).