Margaret Scott Elementary School vs Russell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Margaret Scott Elementary School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
361 students
Russell Elementary
Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
309 students
| Measure | Margaret Scott Elementary School Portland, Oregon | Russell Elementary Portland, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #639 of 678 | #560 of 678 |
| National rank | #47396 of 50,301 | #42524 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 361 | 309 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.6% | 138.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 30% |
| city | Portland | Portland |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Russell Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.7 vs 15.5).
- •Russell Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 22%).
- •Russell Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •Margaret Scott Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100.6% vs 138.2%).
- •Russell Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.7).
- •Margaret Scott Elementary School is the larger school with 361 students compared with 309.
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 Margaret Scott Elementary School better than Russell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Russell Elementary ranks higher (23.7 vs 15.5 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 Margaret Scott Elementary School and Russell Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Portland and Portland in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Margaret Scott Elementary School: 361. Russell Elementary: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Margaret Scott Elementary School and Russell Elementary rank in Oregon?
Margaret Scott Elementary School is 639th of 678 and Russell Elementary is 560th of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).