Bemidji Middle vs J.W. Smith Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bemidji Middle
Bemidji · Public middle · Grades 6–8
967 students
J.W. Smith Elementary
Bemidji · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
238 students
| Measure | Bemidji Middle Bemidji, Minnesota | J.W. Smith Elementary Bemidji, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #123 of 266 | #713 of 923 |
| National rank | #4172 of 15,369 | #25884 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 967 | 238 |
| Enrollment | 967 | 238 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.1% | 82.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 54.5% |
| city | Bemidji | Bemidji |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bemidji Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.0 vs 48.9).
- •J.W. Smith Elementary does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 54%).
- •Bemidji Middle does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 44.5%).
- •Bemidji Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.1% vs 82.4%).
- •J.W. Smith Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.9).
- •Bemidji Middle is the larger school with 967 students compared with 238.
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 Bemidji Middle better than J.W. Smith Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bemidji Middle ranks higher (66.0 vs 48.9 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 Bemidji Middle and J.W. Smith Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Bemidji and Bemidji in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bemidji Middle: 967. J.W. Smith Elementary: 238. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bemidji Middle and J.W. Smith Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Bemidji Middle is 123rd of 266 and J.W. Smith Elementary is 713th of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).