Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School vs Springwater Environmental Sciences School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School
Damascus · Public elementary · Grades K–8
477 students
Springwater Environmental Sciences School
Oregon City · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
203 students
| Measure | Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School Damascus, Oregon | Springwater Environmental Sciences School Oregon City, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #209 of 678 | #70 of 678 |
| National rank | #25226 of 50,301 | #12166 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 477 | 203 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 203 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.4% | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| city | Damascus | Oregon City |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Springwater Environmental Sciences School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 49.9).
- •Springwater Environmental Sciences School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Springwater Environmental Sciences School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 20.3).
- •Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School is the larger school with 477 students compared with 203.
- •Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School is a public school while Springwater Environmental Sciences School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School better than Springwater Environmental Sciences School?
On the Success Index (US), Springwater Environmental Sciences School ranks higher (68.8 vs 49.9 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 Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School and Springwater Environmental Sciences School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Damascus and Oregon City in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School: 477. Springwater Environmental Sciences School: 203. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School and Springwater Environmental Sciences School rank in Oregon?
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School is 209th of 678 and Springwater Environmental Sciences School is 70th of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).