Floyd Light Middle School vs West Powellhurst Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Floyd Light Middle School
Portland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
684 students
West Powellhurst Elementary School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
364 students
| Measure | Floyd Light Middle School Portland, Oregon | West Powellhurst Elementary School Portland, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 208 | #630 of 678 |
| National rank | #12582 of 15,369 | #46631 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 684 | 364 |
| Enrollment | 684 | 364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101.3% | 106% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 30% |
| city | Portland | Portland |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Floyd Light Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.5 vs 17.0).
- •Floyd Light Middle School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 30%).
- •Floyd Light Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •Floyd Light Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (101.3% vs 106%).
- •West Powellhurst Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 19.5).
- •Floyd Light Middle School is the larger school with 684 students compared with 364.
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 Floyd Light Middle School better than West Powellhurst Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Floyd Light Middle School ranks higher (26.5 vs 17.0 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 Floyd Light Middle School and West Powellhurst Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Portland and Portland in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Floyd Light Middle School: 684. West Powellhurst Elementary School: 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Floyd Light Middle School and West Powellhurst Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Floyd Light Middle School is 172nd of 208 and West Powellhurst Elementary School is 630th of 678 among middle schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).