Metzger Elementary School vs Thomas R Fowler Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Metzger Elementary School
Tigard · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
566 students
Thomas R Fowler Middle School
Tigard · Public middle · Grades 6–8
744 students
| Measure | Metzger Elementary School Tigard, Oregon | Thomas R Fowler Middle School Tigard, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #428 of 678 | #55 of 208 |
| National rank | #36122 of 50,301 | #7421 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 566 | 744 |
| Enrollment | 566 | 744 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.3% | 58.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 49% |
| city | Tigard | Tigard |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas R Fowler Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.1 vs 33.7).
- •Thomas R Fowler Middle School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 32%).
- •Thomas R Fowler Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 39%).
- •Thomas R Fowler Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.1% vs 61.3%).
- •Metzger Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 20.1).
- •Thomas R Fowler Middle School is the larger school with 744 students compared with 566.
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 Metzger Elementary School better than Thomas R Fowler Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas R Fowler Middle School ranks higher (51.1 vs 33.7 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 Metzger Elementary School and Thomas R Fowler Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Tigard and Tigard in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Metzger Elementary School: 566. Thomas R Fowler Middle School: 744. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Metzger Elementary School and Thomas R Fowler Middle School rank in Oregon?
Metzger Elementary School is 428th of 678 and Thomas R Fowler Middle School is 55th of 208 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).