Alburnett Middle School vs Oak Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 8.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alburnett Middle School
Alburnett · Public middle · Grades 6–8
169 students
Oak Ridge Middle School
Marion · Public middle · Grades 7–8
534 students
| Measure | Alburnett Middle School Alburnett, Iowa | Oak Ridge Middle School Marion, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #75 of 239 | #10 of 239 |
| National rank | #1279 of 15,369 | #336 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 169 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 169 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.4% | 21.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 86% |
| city | Alburnett | Marion |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Ridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.3 vs 81.3).
- •Oak Ridge Middle School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 72%).
- •Oak Ridge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 67%).
- •Alburnett Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.4% vs 21.3%).
- •Oak Ridge Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.9).
- •Oak Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 534 students compared with 169.
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 Alburnett Middle School better than Oak Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Ridge Middle School ranks higher (89.3 vs 81.3 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 Alburnett Middle School and Oak Ridge Middle School?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Alburnett and Marion in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alburnett Middle School: 169. Oak Ridge Middle School: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alburnett Middle School and Oak Ridge Middle School rank in Iowa?
Alburnett Middle School is 75th of 239 and Oak Ridge Middle School is 10th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).