McKay Creek Elementary School vs Sherwood Heights Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 1.0 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
Sherwood Heights Elementary School
Pendleton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
439 students
| Measure | McKay Creek Elementary School Pendleton, Oregon | Sherwood Heights Elementary School Pendleton, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #344 of 678 | #339 of 678 |
| National rank | #31221 of 50,301 | #31032 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 265 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.6% | 83.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 50% |
| city | Pendleton | Pendleton |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (41.1 vs 41.4).
- •Sherwood Heights Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •McKay Creek Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •McKay Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.6% vs 83.8%).
- •Sherwood Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 18.9).
- •Sherwood Heights Elementary School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 265.
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 Sherwood Heights 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 McKay Creek Elementary School and Sherwood Heights Elementary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Pendleton and Pendleton in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKay Creek Elementary School: 265. Sherwood Heights Elementary School: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKay Creek Elementary School and Sherwood Heights Elementary School rank in Oregon?
McKay Creek Elementary School is 344th of 678 and Sherwood Heights Elementary School is 339th of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).