Forest Grove Community School vs Neil Armstrong Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Grove Community School
Forest Grove · Charter elementary · Grades 1–8
202 students
Neil Armstrong Middle School
Forest Grove · Public middle · Grades 7–8
838 students
| Measure | Forest Grove Community School Forest Grove, Oregon | Neil Armstrong Middle School Forest Grove, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #72 of 678 | #169 of 208 |
| National rank | #12571 of 50,301 | #12549 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 202 | 838 |
| Enrollment | 202 | 838 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.7% | 82% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 26% |
| city | Forest Grove | Forest Grove |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Grove Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 26.7).
- •Forest Grove Community School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 26%).
- •Forest Grove Community School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 44%).
- •Forest Grove Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.7% vs 82%).
- •Forest Grove Community School does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 19.5).
- •Neil Armstrong Middle School is the larger school with 838 students compared with 202.
- •Forest Grove Community School is a charter school while Neil Armstrong Middle School is a public 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 Forest Grove Community School better than Neil Armstrong Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Grove Community School ranks higher (68.2 vs 26.7 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 Forest Grove Community School and Neil Armstrong Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Forest Grove and Forest Grove in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Grove Community School: 202. Neil Armstrong Middle School: 838. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Grove Community School and Neil Armstrong Middle School rank in Oregon?
Forest Grove Community School is 72nd of 678 and Neil Armstrong Middle School is 169th of 208 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).