Lane Middle School vs Otto Petersen Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Oregon, United States, 38 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lane Middle School
Portland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
417 students
Otto Petersen Elementary School
Scappoose · Public middle · Grades 4–6
416 students
| Measure | Lane Middle School Portland, Oregon | Otto Petersen Elementary School Scappoose, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #166 of 208 | #67 of 208 |
| National rank | #12530 of 15,369 | #8124 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 417 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.6% | 31.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 32% |
| city | Portland | Scappoose |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Otto Petersen Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.8 vs 26.8).
- •Otto Petersen Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 24%).
- •Otto Petersen Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 39%).
- •Otto Petersen Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.7% vs 97.6%).
- •Lane Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 18.9).
- •Lane Middle School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 416.
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 Lane Middle School better than Otto Petersen Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Otto Petersen Elementary School ranks higher (47.8 vs 26.8 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 Lane Middle School and Otto Petersen Elementary School?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Portland and Scappoose in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lane Middle School: 417. Otto Petersen Elementary School: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lane Middle School and Otto Petersen Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Lane Middle School is 166th of 208 and Otto Petersen Elementary School is 67th of 208 among middle schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).