Ridgeline Middle School vs Yelm Prairie Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ridgeline Middle School
Yelm · Public middle · Grades 6–8
568 students
Yelm Prairie Elementary
Yelm · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
427 students
| Measure | Ridgeline Middle School Yelm, Washington | Yelm Prairie Elementary Yelm, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #169 of 363 | #609 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #6378 of 15,369 | #20871 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 568 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.8% | 49.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| city | Yelm | Yelm |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (55.9 vs 56.2).
- •Yelm Prairie Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Ridgeline Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 58%).
- •Ridgeline Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.8% vs 49.9%).
- •Yelm Prairie Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 21.0).
- •Ridgeline Middle School is the larger school with 568 students compared with 427.
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 Ridgeline Middle School better than Yelm Prairie Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ridgeline Middle School and Yelm Prairie Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Yelm and Yelm in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ridgeline Middle School: 568. Yelm Prairie Elementary: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ridgeline Middle School and Yelm Prairie Elementary rank in Washington?
Ridgeline Middle School is 169th of 363 and Yelm Prairie Elementary is 609th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).