Joseph Gale Elementary School vs Tom McCall Upper Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joseph Gale Elementary School
Forest Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
388 students
Tom McCall Upper Elementary
Forest Grove · Public middle · Grades 5–6
673 students
| Measure | Joseph Gale Elementary School Forest Grove, Oregon | Tom McCall Upper Elementary Forest Grove, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #566 of 678 | #159 of 208 |
| National rank | #42887 of 50,301 | #12135 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 388 | 673 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 673 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.7% | 81.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| city | Forest Grove | Forest Grove |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tom McCall Upper Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.9 vs 23.1).
- •Tom McCall Upper Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 27%).
- •Tom McCall Upper Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.1% vs 81.7%).
- •Joseph Gale Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.7).
- •Tom McCall Upper Elementary is the larger school with 673 students compared with 388.
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 Joseph Gale Elementary School better than Tom McCall Upper Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Tom McCall Upper Elementary ranks higher (28.9 vs 23.1 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 Joseph Gale Elementary School and Tom McCall Upper Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Forest Grove and Forest Grove in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph Gale Elementary School: 388. Tom McCall Upper Elementary: 673. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph Gale Elementary School and Tom McCall Upper Elementary rank in Oregon?
Joseph Gale Elementary School is 566th of 678 and Tom McCall Upper Elementary is 159th of 208 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).