DC-G Oak View vs Oak Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 187 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DC-G Oak View
Grimes · Public middle · Grades 7–8
537 students
Oak Ridge Middle School
Marion · Public middle · Grades 7–8
534 students
| Measure | DC-G Oak View Grimes, Iowa | Oak Ridge Middle School Marion, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #14 of 239 | #10 of 239 |
| National rank | #412 of 15,369 | #336 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 537 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.5% | 21.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 86% |
| city | Grimes | Marion |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (88.4 vs 89.3).
- •DC-G Oak View does better on math proficiency (88% vs 86%).
- •DC-G Oak View does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.5% vs 21.3%).
- •Oak Ridge Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.3).
- •DC-G Oak View is the larger school with 537 students compared with 534.
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 DC-G Oak View better than Oak Ridge Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are DC-G Oak View and Oak Ridge Middle School?
About 187 km in a straight line, between Grimes and Marion in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DC-G Oak View: 537. Oak Ridge Middle School: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DC-G Oak View and Oak Ridge Middle School rank in Iowa?
DC-G Oak View is 14th of 239 and Oak Ridge Middle School is 10th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).