Ottawa Middle School vs West Franklin Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ottawa Middle School
Ottawa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
456 students
West Franklin Middle School
Pomona · Public middle · Grades 6–8
149 students
| Measure | Ottawa Middle School Ottawa, Kansas | West Franklin Middle School Pomona, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #161 of 205 | #54 of 205 |
| National rank | #12696 of 15,369 | #7991 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 456 | 149 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 149 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.3% | 54.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 47% |
| city | Ottawa | Pomona |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Franklin Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.5 vs 25.9).
- •West Franklin Middle School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 14%).
- •West Franklin Middle School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •West Franklin Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.4% vs 58.3%).
- •West Franklin Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.3).
- •Ottawa Middle School is the larger school with 456 students compared with 149.
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 Ottawa Middle School better than West Franklin Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), West Franklin Middle School ranks higher (48.5 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 Ottawa Middle School and West Franklin Middle School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Ottawa and Pomona in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ottawa Middle School: 456. West Franklin Middle School: 149. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ottawa Middle School and West Franklin Middle School rank in Kansas?
Ottawa Middle School is 161st of 205 and West Franklin Middle School is 54th of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).