Mount Scott Elementary School vs Whitcomb Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Scott Elementary School
Happy Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
416 students
Whitcomb Elementary School
Milwaukie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
415 students
| Measure | Mount Scott Elementary School Happy Valley, Oregon | Whitcomb Elementary School Milwaukie, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #150 of 678 | #584 of 678 |
| National rank | #20689 of 50,301 | #43873 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 416 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 416 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.4% | 58.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 14% |
| city | Happy Valley | Milwaukie |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Scott Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 21.6).
- •Mount Scott Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 14%).
- •Mount Scott Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 23%).
- •Whitcomb Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.3% vs 59.4%).
- •Whitcomb Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 19.8).
- •Mount Scott Elementary School is the larger school with 416 students compared with 415.
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 Mount Scott Elementary School better than Whitcomb Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Scott Elementary School ranks higher (56.4 vs 21.6 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 Mount Scott Elementary School and Whitcomb Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Happy Valley and Milwaukie in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Scott Elementary School: 416. Whitcomb Elementary School: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Scott Elementary School and Whitcomb Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Mount Scott Elementary School is 150th of 678 and Whitcomb Elementary School is 584th of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).