Harry Andersen Middle School vs Russell Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Nebraska, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harry Andersen Middle School
Omaha · Public middle · Grades 6–8
898 students
Russell Middle School
Omaha · Public middle · Grades 6–8
760 students
| Measure | Harry Andersen Middle School Omaha, Nebraska | Russell Middle School Omaha, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #48 of 123 | #14 of 123 |
| National rank | #4036 of 15,369 | #1590 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 898 | 760 |
| Enrollment | 898 | 760 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.8% | 18.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 68% |
| city | Omaha | Omaha |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Russell Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 66.8).
- •Russell Middle School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 57%).
- •Russell Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 58%).
- •Russell Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.2% vs 37.8%).
- •Harry Andersen Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.5).
- •Harry Andersen Middle School is the larger school with 898 students compared with 760.
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 Harry Andersen Middle School better than Russell Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Russell Middle School ranks higher (79.4 vs 66.8 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 Harry Andersen Middle School and Russell Middle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Omaha and Omaha in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harry Andersen Middle School: 898. Russell Middle School: 760. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harry Andersen Middle School and Russell Middle School rank in Nebraska?
Harry Andersen Middle School is 48th of 123 and Russell Middle School is 14th of 123 among middle schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).