Houck Middle School vs McLoughlin Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Oregon, United States, 288 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houck Middle School
Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
830 students
McLoughlin Middle School
Medford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
826 students
| Measure | Houck Middle School Salem, Oregon | McLoughlin Middle School Medford, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #201 of 208 | #89 of 208 |
| National rank | #14581 of 15,369 | #9322 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 830 | 826 |
| Enrollment | 830 | 826 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89% | 87.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 40% |
| city | Salem | Medford |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McLoughlin Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.3 vs 14.9).
- •McLoughlin Middle School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 18%).
- •McLoughlin Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 34%).
- •McLoughlin Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.7% vs 89%).
- •McLoughlin Middle School does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 23.1).
- •Houck Middle School is the larger school with 830 students compared with 826.
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 Houck Middle School better than McLoughlin Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), McLoughlin Middle School ranks higher (42.3 vs 14.9 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 Houck Middle School and McLoughlin Middle School?
About 288 km in a straight line, between Salem and Medford in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houck Middle School: 830. McLoughlin Middle School: 826. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houck Middle School and McLoughlin Middle School rank in Oregon?
Houck Middle School is 201st of 208 and McLoughlin Middle School is 89th of 208 among middle schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).