Ridgetop Middle School vs Thomas Jefferson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 217 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ridgetop Middle School
Silverdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
784 students
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Vancouver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
786 students
| Measure | Ridgetop Middle School Silverdale, Washington | Thomas Jefferson Middle School Vancouver, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #114 of 363 | #116 of 363 |
| National rank | #4554 of 15,369 | #4716 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 784 | 786 |
| Enrollment | 784 | 786 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.4% | 35.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| city | Silverdale | Vancouver |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (64.2 vs 63.5).
- •Ridgetop Middle School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 63%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.2% vs 38.4%).
- •Ridgetop Middle School does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 24.6).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School is the larger school with 786 students compared with 784.
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 Ridgetop Middle School better than Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
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 Ridgetop Middle School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
About 217 km in a straight line, between Silverdale and Vancouver in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ridgetop Middle School: 784. Thomas Jefferson Middle School: 786. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ridgetop Middle School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School rank in Washington?
Ridgetop Middle School is 114th of 363 and Thomas Jefferson Middle School is 116th of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).