Jackson Middle School vs Lake Oswego Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Oregon, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jackson Middle School
Portland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
715 students
Lake Oswego Middle School
Lake Oswego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
791 students
| Measure | Jackson Middle School Portland, Oregon | Lake Oswego Middle School Lake Oswego, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #21 of 208 | #1 of 208 |
| National rank | #4777 of 15,369 | #559 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 715 | 791 |
| Enrollment | 715 | 791 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.8% | 15.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 73% |
| city | Portland | Lake Oswego |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Oswego Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.9 vs 63.2).
- •Lake Oswego Middle School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 60%).
- •Lake Oswego Middle School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 76%).
- •Lake Oswego Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 61.8%).
- •Lake Oswego Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 19.9).
- •Lake Oswego Middle School is the larger school with 791 students compared with 715.
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 Jackson Middle School better than Lake Oswego Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Oswego Middle School ranks higher (86.9 vs 63.2 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 Jackson Middle School and Lake Oswego Middle School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Portland and Lake Oswego in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jackson Middle School: 715. Lake Oswego Middle School: 791. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jackson Middle School and Lake Oswego Middle School rank in Oregon?
Jackson Middle School is 21st of 208 and Lake Oswego Middle School is 1st of 208 among middle schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).