ADM Middle School vs Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 9.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ADM Middle School
Adel · Public middle · Grades 7–8
352 students
Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School
Dallas Center · Public middle · Grades 5–6
586 students
| Measure | ADM Middle School Adel, Iowa | Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School Dallas Center, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #28 of 239 | #4 of 239 |
| National rank | #584 of 15,369 | #200 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 352 | 586 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 586 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.2% | 19.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 87% |
| city | Adel | Dallas Center |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.3 vs 86.5).
- •Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 78%).
- •Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 78%).
- •Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.3% vs 20.2%).
- •Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.7).
- •Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School is the larger school with 586 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 ADM Middle School better than Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School ranks higher (91.3 vs 86.5 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 ADM Middle School and Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Adel and Dallas Center in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
ADM Middle School: 352. Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School: 586. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do ADM Middle School and Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School rank in Iowa?
ADM Middle School is 28th of 239 and Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School is 4th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).