Central Howell Elementary School vs Stephens Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Howell Elementary School
Silverton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
160 students
Stephens Middle School
Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,014 students
| Measure | Central Howell Elementary School Silverton, Oregon | Stephens Middle School Salem, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #114 of 678 | #183 of 208 |
| National rank | #17845 of 50,301 | #13238 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 160 | 1,014 |
| Enrollment | 160 | 1,014 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.3% | 88.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 29% |
| city | Silverton | Salem |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Howell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.5 vs 23.0).
- •Central Howell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 29%).
- •Central Howell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 40%).
- •Central Howell Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.3% vs 88.8%).
- •Stephens Middle School does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 22.9).
- •Stephens Middle School is the larger school with 1,014 students compared with 160.
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 Central Howell Elementary School better than Stephens Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Howell Elementary School ranks higher (60.5 vs 23.0 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 Central Howell Elementary School and Stephens Middle School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Silverton and Salem in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Howell Elementary School: 160. Stephens Middle School: 1,014. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Howell Elementary School and Stephens Middle School rank in Oregon?
Central Howell Elementary School is 114th of 678 and Stephens Middle School is 183rd of 208 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).