Hallman Elementary School vs Waldo Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hallman Elementary School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
339 students
Waldo Middle School
Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
997 students
| Measure | Hallman Elementary School Salem, Oregon | Waldo Middle School Salem, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #658 of 678 | #200 of 208 |
| National rank | #48763 of 50,301 | #14328 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 339 | 997 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 997 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.8% | 89.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 17% |
| city | Salem | Salem |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waldo Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.7 vs 12.3).
- •Hallman Elementary School does better on math proficiency (19% vs 17%).
- •Waldo Middle School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 24%).
- •Hallman Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.8% vs 89.9%).
- •Hallman Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 21.2).
- •Waldo Middle School is the larger school with 997 students compared with 339.
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 Hallman Elementary School better than Waldo Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Waldo Middle School ranks higher (16.7 vs 12.3 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 Hallman Elementary School and Waldo Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Salem and Salem in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hallman Elementary School: 339. Waldo Middle School: 997. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hallman Elementary School and Waldo Middle School rank in Oregon?
Hallman Elementary School is 658th of 678 and Waldo Middle School is 200th of 208 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).