Chehalem Valley Middle School vs Joan Austin Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chehalem Valley Middle School
Newberg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
422 students
Joan Austin Elementary School
Newberg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
195 students
| Measure | Chehalem Valley Middle School Newberg, Oregon | Joan Austin Elementary School Newberg, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #75 of 208 | #333 of 678 |
| National rank | #8781 of 15,369 | #30761 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 422 | 195 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 195 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.8% | 70.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| city | Newberg | Newberg |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chehalem Valley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.7 vs 41.8).
- •Chehalem Valley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Chehalem Valley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.8% vs 70.3%).
- •Joan Austin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 22.2).
- •Chehalem Valley Middle School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 195.
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 Chehalem Valley Middle School better than Joan Austin Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Chehalem Valley Middle School ranks higher (44.7 vs 41.8 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 Chehalem Valley Middle School and Joan Austin Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Newberg and Newberg in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chehalem Valley Middle School: 422. Joan Austin Elementary School: 195. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chehalem Valley Middle School and Joan Austin Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Chehalem Valley Middle School is 75th of 208 and Joan Austin Elementary School is 333rd of 678 among middle schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).