Leslie Middle School vs Morningside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 804 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leslie Middle School
Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
735 students
Morningside Elementary School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
311 students
| Measure | Leslie Middle School Salem, Oregon | Morningside Elementary School Salem, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #187 of 208 | #323 of 678 |
| National rank | #13445 of 15,369 | #30431 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 735 | 311 |
| Enrollment | 735 | 311 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.9% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 47% |
| city | Salem | Salem |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Morningside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.3 vs 21.9).
- •Morningside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 28%).
- •Morningside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Morningside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.5% vs 87.9%).
- •Morningside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 20.4).
- •Leslie Middle School is the larger school with 735 students compared with 311.
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 Leslie Middle School better than Morningside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Morningside Elementary School ranks higher (42.3 vs 21.9 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 Leslie Middle School and Morningside Elementary School?
About 804 m in a straight line, between Salem and Salem in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Leslie Middle School: 735. Morningside Elementary School: 311. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Leslie Middle School and Morningside Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Leslie Middle School is 187th of 208 and Morningside Elementary School is 323rd of 678 among middle schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).