Mary McPherson Elementary vs Oregon Trail Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 193 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mary McPherson Elementary
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students
Oregon Trail Elementary School
Twin Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
496 students
| Measure | Mary McPherson Elementary Meridian, Idaho | Oregon Trail Elementary School Twin Falls, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #53 of 352 | #244 of 352 |
| National rank | #12018 of 50,301 | #31097 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 494 | 496 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 496 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.9% | 59.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 43% |
| city | Meridian | Twin Falls |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary McPherson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.0 vs 41.3).
- •Mary McPherson Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 43%).
- •Mary McPherson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 39%).
- •Mary McPherson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.9% vs 59.7%).
- •Oregon Trail Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 19.0).
- •Oregon Trail Elementary School is the larger school with 496 students compared with 494.
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 Mary McPherson Elementary better than Oregon Trail Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mary McPherson Elementary ranks higher (69.0 vs 41.3 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 Mary McPherson Elementary and Oregon Trail Elementary School?
About 193 km in a straight line, between Meridian and Twin Falls in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mary McPherson Elementary: 494. Oregon Trail Elementary School: 496. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mary McPherson Elementary and Oregon Trail Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Mary McPherson Elementary is 53rd of 352 and Oregon Trail Elementary School is 244th of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).