McKay Creek Elementary School vs Parkdale Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 216 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKay Creek Elementary School
Pendleton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
265 students
Parkdale Elementary School
Parkdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
264 students
| Measure | McKay Creek Elementary School Pendleton, Oregon | Parkdale Elementary School Parkdale, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #344 of 678 | #252 of 678 |
| National rank | #31221 of 50,301 | #27043 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 265 | 264 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 264 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.6% | 71.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| city | Pendleton | Parkdale |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkdale Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.2 vs 41.1).
- •Parkdale Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.2% vs 82.6%).
- •Parkdale Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 18.9).
- •McKay Creek Elementary School is the larger school with 265 students compared with 264.
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 McKay Creek Elementary School better than Parkdale Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Parkdale Elementary School ranks higher (47.2 vs 41.1 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 McKay Creek Elementary School and Parkdale Elementary School?
About 216 km in a straight line, between Pendleton and Parkdale in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKay Creek Elementary School: 265. Parkdale Elementary School: 264. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKay Creek Elementary School and Parkdale Elementary School rank in Oregon?
McKay Creek Elementary School is 344th of 678 and Parkdale Elementary School is 252nd of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).