Gilbert Heights Elementary School vs Ron Russell Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gilbert Heights Elementary School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
405 students
Ron Russell Middle School
Portland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
780 students
| Measure | Gilbert Heights Elementary School Portland, Oregon | Ron Russell Middle School Portland, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #539 of 678 | #154 of 208 |
| National rank | #40650 of 50,301 | #11754 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 405 | 780 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 780 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 107.2% | 101.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 35% |
| city | Portland | Portland |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ron Russell Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.9 vs 26.6).
- •Gilbert Heights Elementary School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 35%).
- •Ron Russell Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 46%).
- •Ron Russell Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (101.9% vs 107.2%).
- •Ron Russell Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.4).
- •Ron Russell Middle School is the larger school with 780 students compared with 405.
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 Gilbert Heights Elementary School better than Ron Russell Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ron Russell Middle School ranks higher (30.9 vs 26.6 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 Gilbert Heights Elementary School and Ron Russell Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Portland and Portland in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gilbert Heights Elementary School: 405. Ron Russell Middle School: 780. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gilbert Heights Elementary School and Ron Russell Middle School rank in Oregon?
Gilbert Heights Elementary School is 539th of 678 and Ron Russell Middle School is 154th of 208 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).