AHSTW Intermediate School vs Shenandoah Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 80 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
AHSTW Intermediate School
Avoca · Public middle · Grades 4–8
270 students
Shenandoah Middle School
Shenandoah · Public middle · Grades 5–8
280 students
| Measure | AHSTW Intermediate School Avoca, Iowa | Shenandoah Middle School Shenandoah, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #92 of 239 | #82 of 239 |
| National rank | #1536 of 15,369 | #1364 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 270 | 280 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 280 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.3% | 42.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 70% |
| city | Avoca | Shenandoah |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shenandoah Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.8 vs 79.6).
- •AHSTW Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 70%).
- •Shenandoah Middle School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 71%).
- •AHSTW Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.3% vs 42.9%).
- •Shenandoah Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.9).
- •Shenandoah Middle School is the larger school with 280 students compared with 270.
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 AHSTW Intermediate School better than Shenandoah Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Shenandoah Middle School ranks higher (80.8 vs 79.6 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 AHSTW Intermediate School and Shenandoah Middle School?
About 80 km in a straight line, between Avoca and Shenandoah in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
AHSTW Intermediate School: 270. Shenandoah Middle School: 280. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do AHSTW Intermediate School and Shenandoah Middle School rank in Iowa?
AHSTW Intermediate School is 92nd of 239 and Shenandoah Middle School is 82nd of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).