A. I. Root Middle School vs Ralph E. Waite Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A. I. Root Middle School
Medina · Public middle · Grades 6–8
690 students
Ralph E. Waite Elementary
Medina · Public elementary · Grades K–5
500 students
| Measure | A. I. Root Middle School Medina, Ohio | Ralph E. Waite Elementary Medina, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #50 of 646 | #87 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #636 of 15,369 | #2104 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 690 | 500 |
| Enrollment | 690 | 500 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.3% | 11.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 88% |
| city | Medina | Medina |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (86.0 vs 85.8).
- •Ralph E. Waite Elementary does better on math proficiency (88% vs 81%).
- •Ralph E. Waite Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 81%).
- •Ralph E. Waite Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.8% vs 19.3%).
- •A. I. Root Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.9).
- •A. I. Root Middle School is the larger school with 690 students compared with 500.
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 A. I. Root Middle School better than Ralph E. Waite Elementary?
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 A. I. Root Middle School and Ralph E. Waite Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Medina and Medina in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A. I. Root Middle School: 690. Ralph E. Waite Elementary: 500. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A. I. Root Middle School and Ralph E. Waite Elementary rank in Ohio?
A. I. Root Middle School is 50th of 646 and Ralph E. Waite Elementary is 87th of 1,713 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).