J.W. Smith Elementary vs Trek North Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J.W. Smith Elementary
Bemidji · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
238 students
Trek North Middle School
Bemidji · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
109 students
| Measure | J.W. Smith Elementary Bemidji, Minnesota | Trek North Middle School Bemidji, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #713 of 923 | #187 of 266 |
| National rank | #25884 of 50,301 | #6766 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 238 | 109 |
| Enrollment | 238 | 109 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.4% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 42% |
| city | Bemidji | Bemidji |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Trek North Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.1 vs 48.9).
- •J.W. Smith Elementary does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 42%).
- •Trek North Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 44.5%).
- •Trek North Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67% vs 82.4%).
- •J.W. Smith Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.6).
- •J.W. Smith Elementary is the larger school with 238 students compared with 109.
- •J.W. Smith Elementary is a public school while Trek North Middle School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 J.W. Smith Elementary better than Trek North Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Trek North Middle School ranks higher (54.1 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 J.W. Smith Elementary and Trek North Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bemidji and Bemidji in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J.W. Smith Elementary: 238. Trek North Middle School: 109. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J.W. Smith Elementary and Trek North Middle School rank in Minnesota?
J.W. Smith Elementary is 713th of 923 and Trek North Middle School is 187th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).