Okoboji Middle School vs Spirit Lake Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Okoboji Middle School
Milford · Public middle · Grades 5–8
339 students
Spirit Lake Middle School
Spirit Lake · Public middle · Grades 5–8
379 students
| Measure | Okoboji Middle School Milford, Iowa | Spirit Lake Middle School Spirit Lake, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #49 of 239 | #70 of 239 |
| National rank | #875 of 15,369 | #1176 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 339 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.6% | 28.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 82% |
| city | Milford | Spirit Lake |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Okoboji Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 82.0).
- •Spirit Lake Middle School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 70%).
- •Spirit Lake Middle School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 74%).
- •Spirit Lake Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.5% vs 31.6%).
- •Okoboji Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 16.5).
- •Spirit Lake Middle School is the larger school with 379 students compared with 339.
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 Okoboji Middle School better than Spirit Lake Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Okoboji Middle School ranks higher (84.1 vs 82.0 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 Okoboji Middle School and Spirit Lake Middle School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Milford and Spirit Lake in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Okoboji Middle School: 339. Spirit Lake Middle School: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Okoboji Middle School and Spirit Lake Middle School rank in Iowa?
Okoboji Middle School is 49th of 239 and Spirit Lake Middle School is 70th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).