Candy Lane Elementary School vs Walter L Kraxberger Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 1.2 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
Walter L Kraxberger Middle School
Gladstone · Public middle · Grades 6–8
343 students
| Measure | Candy Lane Elementary School Milwaukie, Oregon | Walter L Kraxberger Middle School Gladstone, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #480 of 678 | #111 of 208 |
| National rank | #38188 of 50,301 | #10124 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 363 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.5% | 62.7% |
| Students per teacher | 30.3 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 29% |
| city | Milwaukie | Gladstone |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walter L Kraxberger Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.7 vs 30.5).
- •Walter L Kraxberger Middle School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 27%).
- •Walter L Kraxberger Middle School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Candy Lane Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.5% vs 62.7%).
- •Walter L Kraxberger Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 30.3).
- •Candy Lane Elementary School is the larger school with 363 students compared with 343.
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 Walter L Kraxberger Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Walter L Kraxberger Middle School ranks higher (38.7 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 Walter L Kraxberger Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Milwaukie and Gladstone in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Candy Lane Elementary School: 363. Walter L Kraxberger Middle School: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Candy Lane Elementary School and Walter L Kraxberger Middle School rank in Oregon?
Candy Lane Elementary School is 480th of 678 and Walter L Kraxberger Middle School is 111th of 208 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).