Adel Elementary School vs ADM Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adel Elementary School
Adel · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
403 students
ADM Middle School
Adel · Public middle · Grades 7–8
352 students
| Measure | Adel Elementary School Adel, Iowa | ADM Middle School Adel, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #113 of 654 | #28 of 239 |
| National rank | #2593 of 50,301 | #584 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 403 | 352 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.1% | 20.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 78% |
| Math proficiency | – | 78% |
| city | Adel | Adel |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •ADM Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.5 vs 84.6).
- •Adel Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.1% vs 20.2%).
- •Adel Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.7).
- •Adel Elementary School is the larger school with 403 students compared with 352.
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 Adel Elementary School better than ADM Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), ADM Middle School ranks higher (86.5 vs 84.6 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 Adel Elementary School and ADM Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Adel and Adel in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adel Elementary School: 403. ADM Middle School: 352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adel Elementary School and ADM Middle School rank in Iowa?
Adel Elementary School is 113th of 654 and ADM Middle School is 28th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).