Oliver Middle vs Patrick Lynch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 1000 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oliver Middle
Portland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
435 students
Patrick Lynch Elementary
Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
316 students
| Measure | Oliver Middle Portland, Oregon | Patrick Lynch Elementary Portland, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #208 of 208 | #561 of 678 |
| National rank | #15151 of 15,369 | #42579 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 435 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | 97.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 35% |
| Math proficiency | – | 31% |
| city | Portland | Portland |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Patrick Lynch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.6 vs 9.3).
- •Patrick Lynch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.2% vs 98.6%).
- •Patrick Lynch Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 20.7).
- •Oliver Middle is the larger school with 435 students compared with 316.
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 Oliver Middle better than Patrick Lynch Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Patrick Lynch Elementary ranks higher (23.6 vs 9.3 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 Oliver Middle and Patrick Lynch Elementary?
About 1000 m in a straight line, between Portland and Portland in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oliver Middle: 435. Patrick Lynch Elementary: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oliver Middle and Patrick Lynch Elementary rank in Oregon?
Oliver Middle is 208th of 208 and Patrick Lynch Elementary is 561st of 678 among middle schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).