DC-G Oak View vs Summit Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 5.6 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
Summit Middle School
Johnston · Public middle · Grades 6–7
1,118 students
| Measure | DC-G Oak View Grimes, Iowa | Summit Middle School Johnston, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #14 of 239 | #23 of 239 |
| National rank | #412 of 15,369 | #547 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 537 | 1,118 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 1,118 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.5% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 88% |
| city | Grimes | Johnston |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DC-G Oak View scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.4 vs 87.1).
- •Summit Middle School does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 86%).
- •DC-G Oak View does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.5% vs 26%).
- •DC-G Oak View does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 15.5).
- •Summit Middle School is the larger school with 1,118 students compared with 537.
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 Summit Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), DC-G Oak View ranks higher (88.4 vs 87.1 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 DC-G Oak View and Summit Middle School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Grimes and Johnston in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DC-G Oak View: 537. Summit Middle School: 1,118. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DC-G Oak View and Summit Middle School rank in Iowa?
DC-G Oak View is 14th of 239 and Summit Middle School is 23rd of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).