Fern Ridge Middle School vs Shasta Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Oregon, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fern Ridge Middle School
Elmira · Public middle · Grades 6–8
315 students
Shasta Middle School
Eugene · Public middle · Grades 6–8
345 students
| Measure | Fern Ridge Middle School Elmira, Oregon | Shasta Middle School Eugene, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #145 of 208 | #126 of 208 |
| National rank | #11444 of 15,369 | #10829 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 315 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.4% | 88.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 37% |
| city | Elmira | Eugene |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shasta Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.2 vs 32.3).
- •Shasta Middle School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •Shasta Middle School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 45%).
- •Fern Ridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.4% vs 88.7%).
- •Fern Ridge Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 19.2).
- •Shasta Middle School is the larger school with 345 students compared with 315.
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 Fern Ridge Middle School better than Shasta Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Shasta Middle School ranks higher (35.2 vs 32.3 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 Fern Ridge Middle School and Shasta Middle School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Elmira and Eugene in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fern Ridge Middle School: 315. Shasta Middle School: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fern Ridge Middle School and Shasta Middle School rank in Oregon?
Fern Ridge Middle School is 145th of 208 and Shasta Middle School is 126th of 208 among middle schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).