Gaston Elementary School vs Tom McCall Upper Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 9.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gaston Elementary School
Gaston · Public elementary · Grades K–6
228 students
Tom McCall Upper Elementary
Forest Grove · Public middle · Grades 5–6
673 students
| Measure | Gaston Elementary School Gaston, Oregon | Tom McCall Upper Elementary Forest Grove, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #305 of 678 | #159 of 208 |
| National rank | #29454 of 50,301 | #12135 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 228 | 673 |
| Enrollment | 228 | 673 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.7% | 81.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | Gaston | Forest Grove |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gaston Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.7 vs 28.9).
- •Gaston Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Gaston Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •Gaston Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.7% vs 81.1%).
- •Gaston Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.7).
- •Tom McCall Upper Elementary is the larger school with 673 students compared with 228.
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 Gaston Elementary School better than Tom McCall Upper Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gaston Elementary School ranks higher (43.7 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 Gaston Elementary School and Tom McCall Upper Elementary?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Gaston and Forest Grove in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gaston Elementary School: 228. Tom McCall Upper Elementary: 673. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gaston Elementary School and Tom McCall Upper Elementary rank in Oregon?
Gaston Elementary School is 305th of 678 and Tom McCall Upper Elementary is 159th of 208 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).