Fern Ridge Middle School vs West Lane Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 1.5 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
West Lane Charter School
Veneta · Charter high · Grades 9–12
84 students
| Measure | Fern Ridge Middle School Elmira, Oregon | West Lane Charter School Veneta, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #145 of 208 | #181 of 215 |
| National rank | #11444 of 15,369 | #14003 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 315 | 84 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 84 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.4% | 76.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 49.5% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 10% |
| city | Elmira | Veneta |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fern Ridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.3 vs 26.9).
- •Fern Ridge Middle School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 10%).
- •West Lane Charter School does better on reading proficiency (49.5% vs 45%).
- •Fern Ridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.4% vs 76.2%).
- •Fern Ridge Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 21.0).
- •Fern Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 315 students compared with 84.
- •Fern Ridge Middle School is a public school while West Lane Charter 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 Fern Ridge Middle School better than West Lane Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Fern Ridge Middle School ranks higher (32.3 vs 26.9 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 Fern Ridge Middle School and West Lane Charter School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Elmira and Veneta in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fern Ridge Middle School: 315. West Lane Charter School: 84. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fern Ridge Middle School and West Lane Charter School rank in Oregon?
Fern Ridge Middle School is 145th of 208 and West Lane Charter School is 181st of 215 among middle schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).