Colonel Wright Elementary School vs The Dalles Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonel Wright Elementary School
The Dalles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
291 students
The Dalles Middle School
The Dalles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
513 students
| Measure | Colonel Wright Elementary School The Dalles, Oregon | The Dalles Middle School The Dalles, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #541 of 678 | #170 of 208 |
| National rank | #40698 of 50,301 | #12555 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 291 | 513 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 513 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 28% |
| city | The Dalles | The Dalles |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (26.5 vs 26.7).
- •The Dalles Middle School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •Colonel Wright Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Colonel Wright Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.6% vs 99%).
- •Colonel Wright Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.1).
- •The Dalles Middle School is the larger school with 513 students compared with 291.
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 Colonel Wright Elementary School better than The Dalles Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Colonel Wright Elementary School and The Dalles Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between The Dalles and The Dalles in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonel Wright Elementary School: 291. The Dalles Middle School: 513. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonel Wright Elementary School and The Dalles Middle School rank in Oregon?
Colonel Wright Elementary School is 541st of 678 and The Dalles Middle School is 170th of 208 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).