Mills Elementary School vs Ponderosa Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 551 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mills Elementary School
Klamath Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–5
299 students
Ponderosa Middle School
Klamath Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
561 students
| Measure | Mills Elementary School Klamath Falls, Oregon | Ponderosa Middle School Klamath Falls, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #661 of 678 | #176 of 208 |
| National rank | #49177 of 50,301 | #12762 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 299 | 561 |
| Enrollment | 299 | 561 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101.3% | 100.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 33% |
| city | Klamath Falls | Klamath Falls |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ponderosa Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.5 vs 11.0).
- •Ponderosa Middle School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 22%).
- •Ponderosa Middle School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 27%).
- •Ponderosa Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100.5% vs 101.3%).
- •Mills Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 20.0).
- •Ponderosa Middle School is the larger school with 561 students compared with 299.
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 Mills Elementary School better than Ponderosa Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ponderosa Middle School ranks higher (25.5 vs 11.0 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 Mills Elementary School and Ponderosa Middle School?
About 551 m in a straight line, between Klamath Falls and Klamath Falls in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mills Elementary School: 299. Ponderosa Middle School: 561. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mills Elementary School and Ponderosa Middle School rank in Oregon?
Mills Elementary School is 661st of 678 and Ponderosa Middle School is 176th of 208 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).