Houck Middle School vs Miller Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 690 m 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
Miller Elementary School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
318 students
| Measure | Houck Middle School Salem, Oregon | Miller Elementary School Salem, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #201 of 208 | #612 of 678 |
| National rank | #14581 of 15,369 | #45535 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 830 | 318 |
| Enrollment | 830 | 318 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89% | 89.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 23% |
| city | Salem | Salem |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Miller Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.9 vs 14.9).
- •Miller Elementary School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 18%).
- •Miller Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 34%).
- •Houck Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89% vs 89.6%).
- •Miller Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 23.1).
- •Houck Middle School is the larger school with 830 students compared with 318.
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 Miller Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Miller Elementary School ranks higher (18.9 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 Miller Elementary School?
About 690 m in a straight line, between Salem and Salem in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houck Middle School: 830. Miller Elementary School: 318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houck Middle School and Miller Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Houck Middle School is 201st of 208 and Miller Elementary School is 612th of 678 among middle schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).