Beutler Middle School vs Preston JR High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Idaho, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beutler Middle School
Dayton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
177 students
Preston JR High School
Preston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
540 students
| Measure | Beutler Middle School Dayton, Idaho | Preston JR High School Preston, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #7 of 106 | #73 of 106 |
| National rank | #2665 of 15,369 | #8700 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 177 | 540 |
| Enrollment | 177 | 540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.5% | 45.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 38% |
| city | Dayton | Preston |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beutler Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.3 vs 45.1).
- •Beutler Middle School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 38%).
- •Beutler Middle School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Preston JR High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.4% vs 47.5%).
- •Beutler Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 19.3).
- •Preston JR High School is the larger school with 540 students compared with 177.
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 Beutler Middle School better than Preston JR High School?
On the Success Index (US), Beutler Middle School ranks higher (73.3 vs 45.1 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 Beutler Middle School and Preston JR High School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Dayton and Preston in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beutler Middle School: 177. Preston JR High School: 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beutler Middle School and Preston JR High School rank in Idaho?
Beutler Middle School is 7th of 106 and Preston JR High School is 73rd of 106 among middle schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).