David Douglas High School vs Menlo Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David Douglas High School
Portland · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,756 students
Menlo Park Elementary School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
355 students
| Measure | David Douglas High School Portland, Oregon | Menlo Park Elementary School Portland, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #122 of 215 | #557 of 678 |
| National rank | #11429 of 16,910 | #42312 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,756 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 2,756 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.3% | 108.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 32% |
| city | Portland | Portland |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •David Douglas High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.1 vs 24.0).
- •Menlo Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 31%).
- •David Douglas High School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 44%).
- •David Douglas High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.3% vs 108.2%).
- •Menlo Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 20.0).
- •David Douglas High School is the larger school with 2,756 students compared with 355.
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 David Douglas High School better than Menlo Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), David Douglas High School ranks higher (38.1 vs 24.0 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 David Douglas High School and Menlo Park Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Portland and Portland in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David Douglas High School: 2,756. Menlo Park Elementary School: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David Douglas High School and Menlo Park Elementary School rank in Oregon?
David Douglas High School is 122nd of 215 and Menlo Park Elementary School is 557th of 678 among high schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).