Sunset Ridge Intermediate School vs Union Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sunset Ridge Intermediate School
Ridgefield · Public middle · Grades 5–6
616 students
Union Ridge Elementary
Ridgefield · Public elementary · Grades K–4
708 students
| Measure | Sunset Ridge Intermediate School Ridgefield, Washington | Union Ridge Elementary Ridgefield, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #88 of 363 | #175 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #3674 of 15,369 | #6345 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 616 | 708 |
| Enrollment | 616 | 708 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.3% | 27.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 65% |
| city | Ridgefield | Ridgefield |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.7 vs 68.5).
- •Union Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 55%).
- •Union Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 67%).
- •Union Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.1% vs 27.3%).
- •Union Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 20.5).
- •Union Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 708 students compared with 616.
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 Sunset Ridge Intermediate School better than Union Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Union Ridge Elementary ranks higher (77.7 vs 68.5 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 Sunset Ridge Intermediate School and Union Ridge Elementary?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Ridgefield and Ridgefield in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sunset Ridge Intermediate School: 616. Union Ridge Elementary: 708. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sunset Ridge Intermediate School and Union Ridge Elementary rank in Washington?
Sunset Ridge Intermediate School is 88th of 363 and Union Ridge Elementary is 175th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).