Meadows Elementary School vs Ralston Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadows Elementary School
Omaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
330 students
Ralston Middle School
Ralston · Public middle · Grades 7–8
488 students
| Measure | Meadows Elementary School Omaha, Nebraska | Ralston Middle School Ralston, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #322 of 511 | #97 of 123 |
| National rank | #21097 of 50,301 | #8944 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 330 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 330 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.1% | 55.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 35% |
| city | Omaha | Ralston |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadows Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.8 vs 44.0).
- •Meadows Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 35%).
- •Meadows Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 39%).
- •Meadows Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.1% vs 55.7%).
- •Ralston Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 17.4).
- •Ralston Middle School is the larger school with 488 students compared with 330.
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 Meadows Elementary School better than Ralston Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Meadows Elementary School ranks higher (55.8 vs 44.0 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 Meadows Elementary School and Ralston Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Omaha and Ralston in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meadows Elementary School: 330. Ralston Middle School: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meadows Elementary School and Ralston Middle School rank in Nebraska?
Meadows Elementary School is 322nd of 511 and Ralston Middle School is 97th of 123 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).