Jefferson Middle School vs Meadow Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 9.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Middle School
Jefferson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
178 students
Meadow Ridge Elementary
Albany · Public elementary · Grades K–3
510 students
| Measure | Jefferson Middle School Jefferson, Oregon | Meadow Ridge Elementary Albany, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #155 of 208 | #508 of 678 |
| National rank | #11853 of 15,369 | #39211 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 178 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 178 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.3% | 76.3% |
| Students per teacher | 44.5 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | – |
| city | Jefferson | Albany |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.4 vs 29.0).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.3% vs 76.3%).
- •Meadow Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 44.5).
- •Meadow Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 510 students compared with 178.
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 Jefferson Middle School better than Meadow Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Middle School ranks higher (30.4 vs 29.0 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 Jefferson Middle School and Meadow Ridge Elementary?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Jefferson and Albany in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Middle School: 178. Meadow Ridge Elementary: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Middle School and Meadow Ridge Elementary rank in Oregon?
Jefferson Middle School is 155th of 208 and Meadow Ridge Elementary is 508th of 678 among middle schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).