Howard Street Charter vs Parrish Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Oregon, United States, 670 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard Street Charter
Salem · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
184 students
Parrish Middle School
Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
691 students
| Measure | Howard Street Charter Salem, Oregon | Parrish Middle School Salem, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5 of 208 | #186 of 208 |
| National rank | #2019 of 15,369 | #13420 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 184 | 691 |
| Enrollment | 184 | 691 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.7% | 88.6% |
| Students per teacher | 184.0 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 22% |
| city | Salem | Salem |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard Street Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 22.0).
- •Howard Street Charter does better on math proficiency (57% vs 22%).
- •Howard Street Charter does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 44%).
- •Howard Street Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.7% vs 88.6%).
- •Parrish Middle School does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 184.0).
- •Parrish Middle School is the larger school with 691 students compared with 184.
- •Howard Street Charter is a charter school while Parrish Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Howard Street Charter better than Parrish Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Howard Street Charter ranks higher (76.9 vs 22.0 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 Howard Street Charter and Parrish Middle School?
About 670 m in a straight line, between Salem and Salem in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard Street Charter: 184. Parrish Middle School: 691. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard Street Charter and Parrish Middle School rank in Oregon?
Howard Street Charter is 5th of 208 and Parrish Middle School is 186th of 208 among middle schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).