Bessie Coleman Elementary School vs Linus Pauling Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bessie Coleman Elementary School
Corvallis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
351 students
Linus Pauling Middle School
Corvallis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
712 students
| Measure | Bessie Coleman Elementary School Corvallis, Oregon | Linus Pauling Middle School Corvallis, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #65 of 678 | #62 of 208 |
| National rank | #11707 of 50,301 | #7853 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 351 | 712 |
| Enrollment | 351 | 712 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.5% | 57.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 41% |
| city | Corvallis | Corvallis |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bessie Coleman Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.4 vs 49.0).
- •Bessie Coleman Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 41%).
- •Bessie Coleman Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 58%).
- •Bessie Coleman Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.5% vs 57.9%).
- •Bessie Coleman Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 18.7).
- •Linus Pauling Middle School is the larger school with 712 students compared with 351.
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 Bessie Coleman Elementary School better than Linus Pauling Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bessie Coleman Elementary School ranks higher (69.4 vs 49.0 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 Bessie Coleman Elementary School and Linus Pauling Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Corvallis and Corvallis in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessie Coleman Elementary School: 351. Linus Pauling Middle School: 712. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessie Coleman Elementary School and Linus Pauling Middle School rank in Oregon?
Bessie Coleman Elementary School is 65th of 678 and Linus Pauling Middle School is 62nd of 208 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).