Gardiner Middle School vs Tumwata Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Oregon, United States, 2.7 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
Tumwata Middle School
Oregon City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
685 students
| Measure | Gardiner Middle School Oregon City, Oregon | Tumwata Middle School Oregon City, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #65 of 208 | #106 of 208 |
| National rank | #7940 of 15,369 | #9932 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 699 | 685 |
| Enrollment | 699 | 685 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.2% | 54.6% |
| Students per teacher | 29.1 | 27.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 33% |
| city | Oregon City | Oregon City |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gardiner Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.6 vs 39.5).
- •Gardiner Middle School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 33%).
- •Gardiner Middle School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 52%).
- •Gardiner Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.2% vs 54.6%).
- •Tumwata Middle School does better on students per teacher (27.4 vs 29.1).
- •Gardiner Middle School is the larger school with 699 students compared with 685.
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 Tumwata Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gardiner Middle School ranks higher (48.6 vs 39.5 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 Tumwata Middle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Oregon City and Oregon City in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardiner Middle School: 699. Tumwata Middle School: 685. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardiner Middle School and Tumwata Middle School rank in Oregon?
Gardiner Middle School is 65th of 208 and Tumwata Middle School is 106th of 208 among middle schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).