Ardenwald Elementary School vs Sellwood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ardenwald Elementary School
Milwaukie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
396 students
Sellwood Middle School
Portland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
575 students
| Measure | Ardenwald Elementary School Milwaukie, Oregon | Sellwood Middle School Portland, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #338 of 678 | #12 of 208 |
| National rank | #30977 of 50,301 | #2974 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 396 | 575 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 575 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.3% | 41.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 66% |
| city | Milwaukie | Portland |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sellwood Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.8 vs 41.4).
- •Sellwood Middle School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 37%).
- •Sellwood Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 47%).
- •Sellwood Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.7% vs 58.3%).
- •Ardenwald Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 20.5).
- •Sellwood Middle School is the larger school with 575 students compared with 396.
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 Ardenwald Elementary School better than Sellwood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sellwood Middle School ranks higher (71.8 vs 41.4 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 Ardenwald Elementary School and Sellwood Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Milwaukie and Portland in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ardenwald Elementary School: 396. Sellwood Middle School: 575. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ardenwald Elementary School and Sellwood Middle School rank in Oregon?
Ardenwald Elementary School is 338th of 678 and Sellwood Middle School is 12th of 208 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).