B R Miller Middle School vs Fisher Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
B R Miller Middle School
Marshalltown · Public middle · Grades 7–8
736 students
Fisher Elementary School
Marshalltown · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
368 students
| Measure | B R Miller Middle School Marshalltown, Iowa | Fisher Elementary School Marshalltown, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #227 of 239 | #453 of 654 |
| National rank | #8181 of 15,369 | #12803 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 736 | 368 |
| Enrollment | 736 | 368 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 72% |
| city | Marshalltown | Marshalltown |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fisher Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 47.5).
- •Fisher Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 49%).
- •Fisher Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 45%).
- •Fisher Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69% vs 73%).
- •Fisher Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.2).
- •B R Miller Middle School is the larger school with 736 students compared with 368.
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 B R Miller Middle School better than Fisher Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Fisher Elementary School ranks higher (67.9 vs 47.5 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 B R Miller Middle School and Fisher Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Marshalltown and Marshalltown in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
B R Miller Middle School: 736. Fisher Elementary School: 368. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do B R Miller Middle School and Fisher Elementary School rank in Iowa?
B R Miller Middle School is 227th of 239 and Fisher Elementary School is 453rd of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).