Candy Lane Elementary School vs John Wetten Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Candy Lane Elementary School
Milwaukie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
363 students
John Wetten Elementary School
Gladstone · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
589 students
| Measure | Candy Lane Elementary School Milwaukie, Oregon | John Wetten Elementary School Gladstone, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #480 of 678 | #243 of 678 |
| National rank | #38188 of 50,301 | #26492 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 363 | 589 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 589 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.5% | 62.5% |
| Students per teacher | 30.3 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 46% |
| city | Milwaukie | Gladstone |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Wetten Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.0 vs 30.5).
- •John Wetten Elementary School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 27%).
- •John Wetten Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 42%).
- •Candy Lane Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.5% vs 62.5%).
- •John Wetten Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 30.3).
- •John Wetten Elementary School is the larger school with 589 students compared with 363.
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 Candy Lane Elementary School better than John Wetten Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), John Wetten Elementary School ranks higher (48.0 vs 30.5 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 Candy Lane Elementary School and John Wetten Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Milwaukie and Gladstone in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Candy Lane Elementary School: 363. John Wetten Elementary School: 589. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Candy Lane Elementary School and John Wetten Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Candy Lane Elementary School is 480th of 678 and John Wetten Elementary School is 243rd of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).