Oakview Elementary School vs Van Buren Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 955 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakview Elementary School
Kettering · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
477 students
Van Buren Middle School
Kettering · Public middle · Grades 6–8
598 students
| Measure | Oakview Elementary School Kettering, Ohio | Van Buren Middle School Kettering, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #448 of 1,713 | #171 of 646 |
| National rank | #6546 of 50,301 | #1711 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 477 | 598 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 598 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.9% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 70% |
| city | Kettering | Kettering |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van Buren Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 77.3).
- •Oakview Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 70%).
- •Van Buren Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 75%).
- •Van Buren Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 45.9%).
- •Van Buren Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.4).
- •Van Buren Middle School is the larger school with 598 students compared with 477.
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 Oakview Elementary School better than Van Buren Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Van Buren Middle School ranks higher (78.6 vs 77.3 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 Oakview Elementary School and Van Buren Middle School?
About 955 m in a straight line, between Kettering and Kettering in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oakview Elementary School: 477. Van Buren Middle School: 598. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oakview Elementary School and Van Buren Middle School rank in Ohio?
Oakview Elementary School is 448th of 1,713 and Van Buren Middle School is 171st of 646 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).