Clara Brownell Middle School vs McNary Heights Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clara Brownell Middle School
Umatilla · Public middle · Grades 6–8
342 students
McNary Heights Elementary School
Umatilla · Public elementary · Grades K–5
642 students
| Measure | Clara Brownell Middle School Umatilla, Oregon | McNary Heights Elementary School Umatilla, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #206 of 208 | #654 of 678 |
| National rank | #14954 of 15,369 | #48345 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 342 | 642 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 642 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 107.9% | 107.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 28% |
| city | Umatilla | Umatilla |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McNary Heights Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.4 vs 11.5).
- •McNary Heights Elementary School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 12%).
- •Clara Brownell Middle School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 23%).
- •McNary Heights Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (107.2% vs 107.9%).
- •McNary Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 18.0).
- •McNary Heights Elementary School is the larger school with 642 students compared with 342.
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 Clara Brownell Middle School better than McNary Heights Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), McNary Heights Elementary School ranks higher (13.4 vs 11.5 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 Clara Brownell Middle School and McNary Heights Elementary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Umatilla and Umatilla in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clara Brownell Middle School: 342. McNary Heights Elementary School: 642. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clara Brownell Middle School and McNary Heights Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Clara Brownell Middle School is 206th of 208 and McNary Heights Elementary School is 654th of 678 among middle schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).