Julian & Marjorie Lange School Elementary School vs Van Buren Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Julian & Marjorie Lange School Elementary School
Dayton · Public elementary · Grades K–K
130 students
Van Buren Middle School
Kettering · Public middle · Grades 6–8
598 students
| Measure | Julian & Marjorie Lange School Elementary School Dayton, Ohio | Van Buren Middle School Kettering, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1309 of 1,713 | #171 of 646 |
| National rank | #30034 of 50,301 | #1711 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–K | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 130 | 598 |
| Enrollment | 130 | 598 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 77% |
| Math proficiency | – | 70% |
| city | Dayton | Kettering |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van Buren Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 42.9).
- •Van Buren Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.3).
- •Van Buren Middle School is the larger school with 598 students compared with 130.
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 Julian & Marjorie Lange School Elementary School better than Van Buren Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Van Buren Middle School ranks higher (78.6 vs 42.9 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 Julian & Marjorie Lange School Elementary School and Van Buren Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Dayton and Kettering in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Julian & Marjorie Lange School Elementary School: 130. Van Buren Middle School: 598. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Julian & Marjorie Lange School Elementary School and Van Buren Middle School rank in Ohio?
Julian & Marjorie Lange School Elementary School is 1309th of 1,713 and Van Buren Middle School is 171st of 646 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).