Carus School vs Gardiner Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 7.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carus School
Oregon City · Public elementary · Grades K–6
325 students
Gardiner Middle School
Oregon City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
699 students
| Measure | Carus School Oregon City, Oregon | Gardiner Middle School Oregon City, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #390 of 678 | #65 of 208 |
| National rank | #34088 of 50,301 | #7940 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 325 | 699 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 699 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64% | 54.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 29.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 39% |
| city | Oregon City | Oregon City |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gardiner Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.6 vs 36.8).
- •Gardiner Middle School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 38%).
- •Gardiner Middle School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 40%).
- •Gardiner Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.2% vs 64%).
- •Carus School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 29.1).
- •Gardiner Middle School is the larger school with 699 students compared with 325.
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 Carus School better than Gardiner Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gardiner Middle School ranks higher (48.6 vs 36.8 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 Carus School and Gardiner Middle School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Oregon City and Oregon City in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carus School: 325. Gardiner Middle School: 699. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carus School and Gardiner Middle School rank in Oregon?
Carus School is 390th of 678 and Gardiner Middle School is 65th of 208 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).