Houck Middle School vs Richmond Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 3.6 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
Richmond Elementary School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
242 students
| Measure | Houck Middle School Salem, Oregon | Richmond Elementary School Salem, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #201 of 208 | #650 of 678 |
| National rank | #14581 of 15,369 | #48183 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 830 | 242 |
| Enrollment | 830 | 242 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89% | 88.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 12% |
| city | Salem | Salem |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houck Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.9 vs 13.8).
- •Houck Middle School does better on math proficiency (18% vs 12%).
- •Houck Middle School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 22%).
- •Richmond Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.8% vs 89%).
- •Richmond Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 23.1).
- •Houck Middle School is the larger school with 830 students compared with 242.
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 Richmond Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Houck Middle School ranks higher (14.9 vs 13.8 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 Richmond Elementary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Salem and Salem in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houck Middle School: 830. Richmond Elementary School: 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houck Middle School and Richmond Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Houck Middle School is 201st of 208 and Richmond Elementary School is 650th of 678 among middle schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).