Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School vs Waldo Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Oregon, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School
Salem · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
95 students
Waldo Middle School
Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
997 students
| Measure | Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School Salem, Oregon | Waldo Middle School Salem, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #33 of 208 | #200 of 208 |
| National rank | #5906 of 15,369 | #14328 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 95 | 997 |
| Enrollment | 95 | 997 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.8% | 89.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 17% |
| city | Salem | Salem |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.0 vs 16.7).
- •Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 17%).
- •Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 37%).
- •Waldo Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.9% vs 96.8%).
- •Waldo Middle School does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 23.8).
- •Waldo Middle School is the larger school with 997 students compared with 95.
- •Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School is a charter school while Waldo 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 Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School better than Waldo Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School ranks higher (58.0 vs 16.7 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 Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School and Waldo Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Salem and Salem in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School: 95. Waldo Middle School: 997. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School and Waldo Middle School rank in Oregon?
Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School is 33rd of 208 and Waldo Middle School is 200th of 208 among middle schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).