McKay Creek Elementary School vs Washington Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 5.3 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
Washington Elementary School
Pendleton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
420 students
| Measure | McKay Creek Elementary School Pendleton, Oregon | Washington Elementary School Pendleton, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #344 of 678 | #488 of 678 |
| National rank | #31221 of 50,301 | #38577 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 265 | 420 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 420 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.6% | 83.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| city | Pendleton | Pendleton |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKay Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.1 vs 30.0).
- •McKay Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •McKay Creek Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 39%).
- •McKay Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.6% vs 83.1%).
- •Washington Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 18.9).
- •Washington Elementary School is the larger school with 420 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 Washington Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), McKay Creek Elementary School ranks higher (41.1 vs 30.0 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 Washington Elementary School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Pendleton and Pendleton in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKay Creek Elementary School: 265. Washington Elementary School: 420. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKay Creek Elementary School and Washington Elementary School rank in Oregon?
McKay Creek Elementary School is 344th of 678 and Washington Elementary School is 488th of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).