Carl Ben Eielson Middle School vs Erik Ramstad Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Dakota, United States, 373 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carl Ben Eielson Middle School
Fargo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
677 students
Erik Ramstad Middle School
Minot · Public middle · Grades 6–8
584 students
| Measure | Carl Ben Eielson Middle School Fargo, North Dakota | Erik Ramstad Middle School Minot, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #32 of 36 | #18 of 36 |
| National rank | #7121 of 15,369 | #5157 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 677 | 584 |
| Enrollment | 677 | 584 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.5% | 29.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 50% |
| city | Fargo | Minot |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Erik Ramstad Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.4 vs 52.3).
- •Erik Ramstad Middle School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 34%).
- •Carl Ben Eielson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •Erik Ramstad Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.6% vs 45.5%).
- •Carl Ben Eielson Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.2).
- •Carl Ben Eielson Middle School is the larger school with 677 students compared with 584.
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 Carl Ben Eielson Middle School better than Erik Ramstad Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Erik Ramstad Middle School ranks higher (61.4 vs 52.3 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 Carl Ben Eielson Middle School and Erik Ramstad Middle School?
About 373 km in a straight line, between Fargo and Minot in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl Ben Eielson Middle School: 677. Erik Ramstad Middle School: 584. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl Ben Eielson Middle School and Erik Ramstad Middle School rank in North Dakota?
Carl Ben Eielson Middle School is 32nd of 36 and Erik Ramstad Middle School is 18th of 36 among middle schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).