Cedar Ridge Middle School vs Firwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Ridge Middle School
Sandy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
471 students
Firwood Elementary School
Sandy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
430 students
| Measure | Cedar Ridge Middle School Sandy, Oregon | Firwood Elementary School Sandy, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #37 of 208 | #187 of 678 |
| National rank | #6246 of 15,369 | #23962 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 471 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 471 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.5% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 47% |
| city | Sandy | Sandy |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cedar Ridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 51.7).
- •Cedar Ridge Middle School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 47%).
- •Cedar Ridge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 62%).
- •Firwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60% vs 60.5%).
- •Firwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 20.5).
- •Cedar Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 471 students compared with 430.
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 Cedar Ridge Middle School better than Firwood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cedar Ridge Middle School ranks higher (56.4 vs 51.7 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 Cedar Ridge Middle School and Firwood Elementary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Sandy and Sandy in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Ridge Middle School: 471. Firwood Elementary School: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Ridge Middle School and Firwood Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Cedar Ridge Middle School is 37th of 208 and Firwood Elementary School is 187th of 678 among middle schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).