Cesar E Chavez Elementary vs McKay High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cesar E Chavez Elementary
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
464 students
McKay High School
Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,380 students
| Measure | Cesar E Chavez Elementary Salem, Oregon | McKay High School Salem, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #616 of 678 | #157 of 215 |
| National rank | #45772 of 50,301 | #12958 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 464 | 2,380 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 2,380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.1% | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 29% |
| city | Salem | Salem |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKay High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.7 vs 18.5).
- •Cesar E Chavez Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 29%).
- •McKay High School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 29%).
- •Cesar E Chavez Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.1% vs 90.2%).
- •Cesar E Chavez Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 24.8).
- •McKay High School is the larger school with 2,380 students compared with 464.
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 Cesar E Chavez Elementary better than McKay High School?
On the Success Index (US), McKay High School ranks higher (31.7 vs 18.5 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 Cesar E Chavez Elementary and McKay High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Salem and Salem in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cesar E Chavez Elementary: 464. McKay High School: 2,380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar E Chavez Elementary and McKay High School rank in Oregon?
Cesar E Chavez Elementary is 616th of 678 and McKay High School is 157th of 215 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).