Helke Early Learning Center vs Morton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helke Early Learning Center
Vandalia · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
310 students
Morton Middle School
Vandalia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
699 students
| Measure | Helke Early Learning Center Vandalia, Ohio | Morton Middle School Vandalia, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #603 of 1,713 | #259 of 646 |
| National rank | #8712 of 50,301 | #2484 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 310 | 699 |
| Enrollment | 310 | 699 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.8% | 36.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 68% |
| city | Vandalia | Vandalia |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (73.8 vs 74.3).
- •Helke Early Learning Center does better on math proficiency (72% vs 68%).
- •Helke Early Learning Center does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Morton Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 20.7).
- •Morton Middle School is the larger school with 699 students compared with 310.
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 Helke Early Learning Center better than Morton 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 Helke Early Learning Center and Morton Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Vandalia and Vandalia in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helke Early Learning Center: 310. Morton Middle School: 699. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helke Early Learning Center and Morton Middle School rank in Ohio?
Helke Early Learning Center is 603rd of 1,713 and Morton Middle School is 259th of 646 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).