Oakview Middle School vs Ring Lardner Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 273 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakview Middle School
Oakland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
510 students
Ring Lardner Middle School
Niles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
510 students
| Measure | Oakview Middle School Oakland, Michigan | Ring Lardner Middle School Niles, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #60 of 485 | #294 of 485 |
| National rank | #2427 of 15,369 | #9566 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 510 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.1% | 59.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 35% |
| city | Oakland | Niles |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakview Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.6 vs 41.2).
- •Oakview Middle School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 35%).
- •Oakview Middle School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 49%).
- •Oakview Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.1% vs 59.8%).
- •Oakview Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.6).
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 Oakview Middle School better than Ring Lardner Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Oakview Middle School ranks higher (74.6 vs 41.2 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 Oakview Middle School and Ring Lardner Middle School?
About 273 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Niles in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oakview Middle School: 510. Ring Lardner Middle School: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oakview Middle School and Ring Lardner Middle School rank in Michigan?
Oakview Middle School is 60th of 485 and Ring Lardner Middle School is 294th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).