Garfield ES vs Ponca City West MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oklahoma, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield ES
Ponca City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
220 students
Ponca City West MS
Ponca City · Public middle · Grades 6–7
607 students
| Measure | Garfield ES Ponca City, Oklahoma | Ponca City West MS Ponca City, Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #799 of 899 | #157 of 338 |
| National rank | #47909 of 50,301 | #11629 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 220 | 607 |
| Enrollment | 220 | 607 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.4% | 81.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 39% |
| city | Ponca City | Ponca City |
| state | Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ponca City West MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.5 vs 14.4).
- •Ponca City West MS does better on math proficiency (39% vs 27%).
- •Ponca City West MS does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 22%).
- •Ponca City West MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.9% vs 96.4%).
- •Ponca City West MS does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 18.3).
- •Ponca City West MS is the larger school with 607 students compared with 220.
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 Garfield ES better than Ponca City West MS?
On the Success Index (US), Ponca City West MS ranks higher (31.5 vs 14.4 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 Garfield ES and Ponca City West MS?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Ponca City and Ponca City in Oklahoma.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield ES: 220. Ponca City West MS: 607. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield ES and Ponca City West MS rank in Oklahoma?
Garfield ES is 799th of 899 and Ponca City West MS is 157th of 338 among elementary schools in Oklahoma on the 2025 Success Index (US).