Middleton Middle School vs Van Buren Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Middleton Middle School
Middleton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,018 students
Van Buren Elementary School
Caldwell · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
458 students
| Measure | Middleton Middle School Middleton, Idaho | Van Buren Elementary School Caldwell, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #35 of 106 | #221 of 352 |
| National rank | #5743 of 15,369 | #28073 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 1,018 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 1,018 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30% | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| city | Middleton | Caldwell |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Middleton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.8 vs 45.8).
- •Van Buren Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Middleton Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 45%).
- •Van Buren Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 20.4).
- •Middleton Middle School is the larger school with 1,018 students compared with 458.
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 Middleton Middle School better than Van Buren Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Middleton Middle School ranks higher (58.8 vs 45.8 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 Middleton Middle School and Van Buren Elementary School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Middleton and Caldwell in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Middleton Middle School: 1,018. Van Buren Elementary School: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Middleton Middle School and Van Buren Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Middleton Middle School is 35th of 106 and Van Buren Elementary School is 221st of 352 among middle schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).