Marshfield Junior High vs Otto Petersen Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Oregon, United States, 286 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marshfield Junior High
Coos Bay · Public middle · Grades 7–8
418 students
Otto Petersen Elementary School
Scappoose · Public middle · Grades 4–6
416 students
| Measure | Marshfield Junior High Coos Bay, Oregon | Otto Petersen Elementary School Scappoose, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #66 of 208 | #67 of 208 |
| National rank | #7984 of 15,369 | #8124 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 418 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39% | 31.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 50% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | Coos Bay | Scappoose |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (48.5 vs 47.8).
- •Otto Petersen Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.7% vs 39%).
- •Otto Petersen Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 20.9).
- •Marshfield Junior High is the larger school with 418 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 Marshfield Junior High better than Otto Petersen Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Marshfield Junior High and Otto Petersen Elementary School?
About 286 km in a straight line, between Coos Bay and Scappoose in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marshfield Junior High: 418. Otto Petersen Elementary School: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marshfield Junior High and Otto Petersen Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Marshfield Junior High is 66th of 208 and Otto Petersen Elementary School is 67th of 208 among middle schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).