North Scott Junior High School vs Oak Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 97 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Scott Junior High School
Eldridge · Public middle · Grades 7–8
531 students
Oak Ridge Middle School
Marion · Public middle · Grades 7–8
534 students
| Measure | North Scott Junior High School Eldridge, Iowa | Oak Ridge Middle School Marion, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #22 of 239 | #10 of 239 |
| National rank | #522 of 15,369 | #336 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 531 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.2% | 21.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 86% |
| city | Eldridge | Marion |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Ridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.3 vs 87.4).
- •Oak Ridge Middle School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 82%).
- •Oak Ridge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 84%).
- •Oak Ridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 26.2%).
- •Oak Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 534 students compared with 531.
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 North Scott Junior High School better than Oak Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Ridge Middle School ranks higher (89.3 vs 87.4 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 North Scott Junior High School and Oak Ridge Middle School?
About 97 km in a straight line, between Eldridge and Marion in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Scott Junior High School: 531. Oak Ridge Middle School: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Scott Junior High School and Oak Ridge Middle School rank in Iowa?
North Scott Junior High School is 22nd of 239 and Oak Ridge Middle School is 10th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).