Gardiner Middle School vs John McLoughlin Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gardiner Middle School
Oregon City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
699 students
John McLoughlin Elementary School
Oregon City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
585 students
| Measure | Gardiner Middle School Oregon City, Oregon | John McLoughlin Elementary School Oregon City, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #65 of 208 | #164 of 678 |
| National rank | #7940 of 15,369 | #21809 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 699 | 585 |
| Enrollment | 699 | 585 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.2% | 54.2% |
| Students per teacher | 29.1 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 53% |
| city | Oregon City | Oregon City |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John McLoughlin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 48.6).
- •John McLoughlin Elementary School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 39%).
- •Gardiner Middle School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •John McLoughlin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 29.1).
- •Gardiner Middle School is the larger school with 699 students compared with 585.
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 Gardiner Middle School better than John McLoughlin Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), John McLoughlin Elementary School ranks higher (54.8 vs 48.6 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 Gardiner Middle School and John McLoughlin Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Oregon City and Oregon City in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardiner Middle School: 699. John McLoughlin Elementary School: 585. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardiner Middle School and John McLoughlin Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Gardiner Middle School is 65th of 208 and John McLoughlin Elementary School is 164th of 678 among middle schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).