Brush College Elementary School vs Straub Middle School
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.
Brush College Elementary School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
250 students
Straub Middle School
Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
568 students
| Measure | Brush College Elementary School Salem, Oregon | Straub Middle School Salem, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #356 of 678 | #51 of 208 |
| National rank | #32160 of 50,301 | #7268 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 250 | 568 |
| Enrollment | 250 | 568 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.8% | 88.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 51% |
| city | Salem | Salem |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Straub Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.7 vs 39.6).
- •Straub Middle School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •Straub Middle School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 52%).
- •Straub Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.6% vs 88.8%).
- •Brush College Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 22.7).
- •Straub Middle School is the larger school with 568 students compared with 250.
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 Brush College Elementary School better than Straub Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Straub Middle School ranks higher (51.7 vs 39.6 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 Brush College Elementary School and Straub Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Salem and Salem in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brush College Elementary School: 250. Straub Middle School: 568. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brush College Elementary School and Straub Middle School rank in Oregon?
Brush College Elementary School is 356th of 678 and Straub Middle School is 51st of 208 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).