Mickle Middle School vs Westridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Nebraska, United States, 150 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mickle Middle School
Lincoln · Public middle · Grades 6–8
705 students
Westridge Middle School
Grand Island · Public middle · Grades 6–8
694 students
| Measure | Mickle Middle School Lincoln, Nebraska | Westridge Middle School Grand Island, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #75 of 123 | #71 of 123 |
| National rank | #6260 of 15,369 | #6122 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 705 | 694 |
| Enrollment | 705 | 694 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.7% | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 49% |
| city | Lincoln | Grand Island |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (56.4 vs 57.1).
- •Mickle Middle School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 49%).
- •Westridge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Westridge Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.0).
- •Mickle Middle School is the larger school with 705 students compared with 694.
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 Mickle Middle School better than Westridge Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mickle Middle School and Westridge Middle School?
About 150 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Grand Island in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mickle Middle School: 705. Westridge Middle School: 694. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mickle Middle School and Westridge Middle School rank in Nebraska?
Mickle Middle School is 75th of 123 and Westridge Middle School is 71st of 123 among middle schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).