Alder Elementary School vs Oliver Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alder Elementary School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
340 students
Oliver Middle
Portland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
435 students
| Measure | Alder Elementary School Portland, Oregon | Oliver Middle Portland, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #651 of 678 | #208 of 208 |
| National rank | #48195 of 50,301 | #15151 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 340 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | – |
| Math proficiency | 9% | – |
| city | Portland | Portland |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alder Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.7 vs 9.3).
- •Oliver Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.6% vs 98.8%).
- •Alder Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 20.7).
- •Oliver Middle is the larger school with 435 students compared with 340.
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 Alder Elementary School better than Oliver Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Alder Elementary School ranks higher (13.7 vs 9.3 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 Alder Elementary School and Oliver Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Portland and Portland in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alder Elementary School: 340. Oliver Middle: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alder Elementary School and Oliver Middle rank in Oregon?
Alder Elementary School is 651st of 678 and Oliver Middle is 208th of 208 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).