Belle Plaine Junior High vs Jordan Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belle Plaine Junior High
Belle Plaine · Public middle · Grades 7–8
255 students
Jordan Middle
Jordan · Public middle · Grades 5–8
528 students
| Measure | Belle Plaine Junior High Belle Plaine, Minnesota | Jordan Middle Jordan, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #172 of 266 | #28 of 266 |
| National rank | #5920 of 15,369 | #1647 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 255 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 26.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| city | Belle Plaine | Jordan |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jordan Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 57.9).
- •Jordan Middle does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Jordan Middle does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 55%).
- •Belle Plaine Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 26.1%).
- •Jordan Middle does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 21.3).
- •Jordan Middle is the larger school with 528 students compared with 255.
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 Belle Plaine Junior High better than Jordan Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Jordan Middle ranks higher (79.0 vs 57.9 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 Belle Plaine Junior High and Jordan Middle?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Belle Plaine and Jordan in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belle Plaine Junior High: 255. Jordan Middle: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belle Plaine Junior High and Jordan Middle rank in Minnesota?
Belle Plaine Junior High is 172nd of 266 and Jordan Middle is 28th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).