Ridgewood Elementary School vs West Sylvan Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ridgewood Elementary School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
339 students
West Sylvan Middle School
Portland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
670 students
| Measure | Ridgewood Elementary School Portland, Oregon | West Sylvan Middle School Portland, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #74 of 678 | #6 of 208 |
| National rank | #12832 of 50,301 | #2087 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 339 | 670 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 670 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.4% | 41.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 75% |
| city | Portland | Portland |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Sylvan Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 67.9).
- •West Sylvan Middle School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 70%).
- •West Sylvan Middle School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 77%).
- •West Sylvan Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 68.4%).
- •Ridgewood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 19.1).
- •West Sylvan Middle School is the larger school with 670 students compared with 339.
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 Ridgewood Elementary School better than West Sylvan Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), West Sylvan Middle School ranks higher (76.5 vs 67.9 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 Ridgewood Elementary School and West Sylvan Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Portland and Portland in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ridgewood Elementary School: 339. West Sylvan Middle School: 670. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ridgewood Elementary School and West Sylvan Middle School rank in Oregon?
Ridgewood Elementary School is 74th of 678 and West Sylvan Middle School is 6th of 208 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).