Applegate Elementary School vs Fern Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 8.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Applegate Elementary School
Eugene · Public elementary · Grades K–8
225 students
Fern Ridge Middle School
Elmira · Public middle · Grades 6–8
315 students
| Measure | Applegate Elementary School Eugene, Oregon | Fern Ridge Middle School Elmira, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #216 of 678 | #145 of 208 |
| National rank | #25483 of 50,301 | #11444 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 225 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 225 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.2% | 71.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 28% |
| city | Eugene | Elmira |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Applegate Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.5 vs 32.3).
- •Applegate Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 28%).
- •Applegate Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Applegate Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.2% vs 71.4%).
- •Applegate Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 17.5).
- •Fern Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 315 students compared with 225.
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 Applegate Elementary School better than Fern Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Applegate Elementary School ranks higher (49.5 vs 32.3 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 Applegate Elementary School and Fern Ridge Middle School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Eugene and Elmira in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Applegate Elementary School: 225. Fern Ridge Middle School: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Applegate Elementary School and Fern Ridge Middle School rank in Oregon?
Applegate Elementary School is 216th of 678 and Fern Ridge Middle School is 145th of 208 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).