Garfield Elem vs Ottawa Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Elem
Ottawa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
368 students
Ottawa Middle School
Ottawa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
456 students
| Measure | Garfield Elem Ottawa, Kansas | Ottawa Middle School Ottawa, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #495 of 686 | #161 of 205 |
| National rank | #34582 of 50,301 | #12696 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 368 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.5% | 58.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 14% |
| city | Ottawa | Ottawa |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.1 vs 25.9).
- •Garfield Elem does better on math proficiency (27% vs 14%).
- •Garfield Elem does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Ottawa Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.3% vs 68.5%).
- •Garfield Elem does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.3).
- •Ottawa Middle School is the larger school with 456 students compared with 368.
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 Garfield Elem better than Ottawa Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Garfield Elem ranks higher (36.1 vs 25.9 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 Garfield Elem and Ottawa Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Ottawa and Ottawa in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elem: 368. Ottawa Middle School: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elem and Ottawa Middle School rank in Kansas?
Garfield Elem is 495th of 686 and Ottawa Middle School is 161st of 205 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).