Obsidian Middle School vs Vern Patrick Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Obsidian Middle School
Redmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
568 students
Vern Patrick Elementary School
Redmond · Public elementary · Grades K–5
333 students
| Measure | Obsidian Middle School Redmond, Oregon | Vern Patrick Elementary School Redmond, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #128 of 208 | #407 of 678 |
| National rank | #10904 of 15,369 | #35000 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 568 | 333 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 333 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.8% | 75.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 41% |
| city | Redmond | Redmond |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (34.8 vs 35.5).
- •Vern Patrick Elementary School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 34%).
- •Obsidian Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 46%).
- •Vern Patrick Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.7% vs 79.8%).
- •Vern Patrick Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 22.7).
- •Obsidian Middle School is the larger school with 568 students compared with 333.
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 Obsidian Middle School better than Vern Patrick 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 Obsidian Middle School and Vern Patrick Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Redmond and Redmond in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Obsidian Middle School: 568. Vern Patrick Elementary School: 333. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Obsidian Middle School and Vern Patrick Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Obsidian Middle School is 128th of 208 and Vern Patrick Elementary School is 407th of 678 among middle schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).