Forest Grove Community School vs Tom McCall Upper Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 998 m 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
Tom McCall Upper Elementary
Forest Grove · Public middle · Grades 5–6
673 students
| Measure | Forest Grove Community School Forest Grove, Oregon | Tom McCall Upper Elementary Forest Grove, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #72 of 678 | #159 of 208 |
| National rank | #12571 of 50,301 | #12135 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 202 | 673 |
| Enrollment | 202 | 673 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.7% | 81.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 27% |
| 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 28.9).
- •Forest Grove Community School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •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 81.1%).
- •Tom McCall Upper Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 18.4).
- •Tom McCall Upper Elementary is the larger school with 673 students compared with 202.
- •Forest Grove Community School is a charter school while Tom McCall Upper Elementary 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 Tom McCall Upper Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Grove Community School ranks higher (68.2 vs 28.9 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 Forest Grove Community School and Tom McCall Upper Elementary?
About 998 m in a straight line, between Forest Grove and Forest Grove in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Grove Community School: 202. Tom McCall Upper Elementary: 673. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Grove Community School and Tom McCall Upper Elementary rank in Oregon?
Forest Grove Community School is 72nd of 678 and Tom McCall Upper Elementary is 159th of 208 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).