McBride Elementary School vs St Helens Arthur Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McBride Elementary School
St Helens · Public elementary · Grades K–5
452 students
St Helens Arthur Academy
St Helens · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
160 students
| Measure | McBride Elementary School St Helens, Oregon | St Helens Arthur Academy St Helens, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #522 of 678 | #49 of 678 |
| National rank | #40039 of 50,301 | #10621 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 452 | 160 |
| Enrollment | 452 | 160 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.9% | 38.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 47% |
| city | St Helens | St Helens |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St Helens Arthur Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 27.6).
- •St Helens Arthur Academy does better on math proficiency (47% vs 28%).
- •St Helens Arthur Academy does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 40%).
- •St Helens Arthur Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.1% vs 73.9%).
- •St Helens Arthur Academy does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 18.1).
- •McBride Elementary School is the larger school with 452 students compared with 160.
- •McBride Elementary School is a public school while St Helens Arthur Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 McBride Elementary School better than St Helens Arthur Academy?
On the Success Index (US), St Helens Arthur Academy ranks higher (71.0 vs 27.6 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 McBride Elementary School and St Helens Arthur Academy?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between St Helens and St Helens in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McBride Elementary School: 452. St Helens Arthur Academy: 160. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McBride Elementary School and St Helens Arthur Academy rank in Oregon?
McBride Elementary School is 522nd of 678 and St Helens Arthur Academy is 49th of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).