B R Miller Middle School vs Lenihan Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 2.1 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
Lenihan Intermediate School
Marshalltown · Public middle · Grades 5–6
655 students
| Measure | B R Miller Middle School Marshalltown, Iowa | Lenihan Intermediate School Marshalltown, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #227 of 239 | #212 of 239 |
| National rank | #8181 of 15,369 | #6031 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 736 | 655 |
| Enrollment | 736 | 655 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73% | 78.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 61% |
| city | Marshalltown | Marshalltown |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lenihan Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.4 vs 47.5).
- •Lenihan Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 49%).
- •Lenihan Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 45%).
- •B R Miller Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73% vs 78.3%).
- •Lenihan Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.2).
- •B R Miller Middle School is the larger school with 736 students compared with 655.
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 Lenihan Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Lenihan Intermediate School ranks higher (57.4 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 Lenihan Intermediate School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Marshalltown and Marshalltown in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
B R Miller Middle School: 736. Lenihan Intermediate School: 655. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do B R Miller Middle School and Lenihan Intermediate School rank in Iowa?
B R Miller Middle School is 227th of 239 and Lenihan Intermediate School is 212th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).