Free Orchards Elementary School vs Neil Armstrong Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Free Orchards Elementary School
Cornelius · Public elementary · Grades K–6
385 students
Neil Armstrong Middle School
Forest Grove · Public middle · Grades 7–8
838 students
| Measure | Free Orchards Elementary School Cornelius, Oregon | Neil Armstrong Middle School Forest Grove, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #515 of 678 | #169 of 208 |
| National rank | #39517 of 50,301 | #12549 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 385 | 838 |
| Enrollment | 385 | 838 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.9% | 82% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 26% |
| city | Cornelius | Forest Grove |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Free Orchards Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.5 vs 26.7).
- •Free Orchards Elementary School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 26%).
- •Neil Armstrong Middle School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 40%).
- •Free Orchards Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.9% vs 82%).
- •Free Orchards Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 19.5).
- •Neil Armstrong Middle School is the larger school with 838 students compared with 385.
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 Free Orchards Elementary School better than Neil Armstrong Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Free Orchards Elementary School ranks higher (28.5 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 Free Orchards Elementary School and Neil Armstrong Middle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Cornelius and Forest Grove in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Free Orchards Elementary School: 385. Neil Armstrong Middle School: 838. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Free Orchards Elementary School and Neil Armstrong Middle School rank in Oregon?
Free Orchards Elementary School is 515th of 678 and Neil Armstrong Middle School is 169th of 208 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).