Applewood Acres Secondary School vs Ruth Thompson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 674 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Applewood Acres Secondary School
Mississauga · Public alternative · Grades 9-12
80 students
Ruth Thompson Middle School
Mississauga · Public elementary · Grades 5-8
535 students
| Measure | Applewood Acres Secondary School Mississauga, Ontario | Ruth Thompson Middle School Mississauga, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 49 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | – | #2039 of 3,871 |
| National rank | – | #2039 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Alternative | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 5-8 |
| Students | 80 | 535 |
| Enrolment | 80 | 535 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 73.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 9% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 2% |
| First language not English | 50% | 61% |
| Special education | 100% | 19% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 2% |
| FSA literacy score | – | – |
| FSA numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Mississauga | Mississauga |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.peelschools.org/sec/applewood/Pages/default.aspx | schools.peelschools.org/1315/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Ruth Thompson Middle School is the larger school with 535 students compared with 80.
The Success Index (Canada) 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 Applewood Acres Secondary School better than Ruth Thompson Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Applewood Acres Secondary School and Ruth Thompson Middle School?
About 674 m in a straight line, between Mississauga and Mississauga in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Applewood Acres Secondary School: 80. Ruth Thompson Middle School: 535. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Applewood Acres Secondary School and Ruth Thompson Middle School rank in Ontario?
Applewood Acres Secondary School is unranked and Ruth Thompson Middle School is 2039th of 3,871 among alternative schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).