Mary Golda Ross MS vs Van Buren ES
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oklahoma, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mary Golda Ross MS
Oklahoma City · Public middle · Grades 5–8
662 students
Van Buren ES
Oklahoma City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
320 students
| Measure | Mary Golda Ross MS Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Van Buren ES Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #304 of 338 | #824 of 899 |
| National rank | #14421 of 15,369 | #48779 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 662 | 320 |
| Enrollment | 662 | 320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 17% |
| Math proficiency | – | 12% |
| city | Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City |
| state | Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary Golda Ross MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.1 vs 12.3).
- •Mary Golda Ross MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.3% vs 98.4%).
- •Van Buren ES does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.4).
- •Mary Golda Ross MS is the larger school with 662 students compared with 320.
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 Mary Golda Ross MS better than Van Buren ES?
On the Success Index (US), Mary Golda Ross MS ranks higher (16.1 vs 12.3 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 Mary Golda Ross MS and Van Buren ES?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Oklahoma City and Oklahoma City in Oklahoma.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mary Golda Ross MS: 662. Van Buren ES: 320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mary Golda Ross MS and Van Buren ES rank in Oklahoma?
Mary Golda Ross MS is 304th of 338 and Van Buren ES is 824th of 899 among middle schools in Oklahoma on the 2025 Success Index (US).