Orenco Elementary School vs R A Brown 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.
Orenco Elementary School
Hillsboro · Public elementary · Grades K–6
450 students
R A Brown Middle School
Hillsboro · Public middle · Grades 7–8
653 students
| Measure | Orenco Elementary School Hillsboro, Oregon | R A Brown Middle School Hillsboro, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #233 of 678 | #53 of 208 |
| National rank | #26047 of 50,301 | #7395 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 450 | 653 |
| Enrollment | 450 | 653 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.1% | 67.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 47% |
| city | Hillsboro | Hillsboro |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •R A Brown Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.2 vs 48.7).
- •Orenco Elementary School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •R A Brown Middle School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 58%).
- •R A Brown Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.7% vs 69.1%).
- •Orenco Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 21.1).
- •R A Brown Middle School is the larger school with 653 students compared with 450.
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 Orenco Elementary School better than R A Brown Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), R A Brown Middle School ranks higher (51.2 vs 48.7 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 Orenco Elementary School and R A Brown Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Hillsboro and Hillsboro in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orenco Elementary School: 450. R A Brown Middle School: 653. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orenco Elementary School and R A Brown Middle School rank in Oregon?
Orenco Elementary School is 233rd of 678 and R A Brown Middle School is 53rd of 208 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).