Akron Westfield Middle School vs Southwest Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 248 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Akron Westfield Middle School
Akron · Public middle · Grades 6–8
130 students
Southwest Valley Middle School
Villisca · Public middle · Grades 6–8
131 students
| Measure | Akron Westfield Middle School Akron, Iowa | Southwest Valley Middle School Villisca, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #48 of 239 | #190 of 239 |
| National rank | #870 of 15,369 | #4384 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 130 | 131 |
| Enrollment | 130 | 131 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.7% | 46.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 62% |
| city | Akron | Villisca |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Akron Westfield Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 65.0).
- •Akron Westfield Middle School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Akron Westfield Middle School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 52%).
- •Akron Westfield Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.7% vs 46.6%).
- •Southwest Valley Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 18.6).
- •Southwest Valley Middle School is the larger school with 131 students compared with 130.
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 Akron Westfield Middle School better than Southwest Valley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Akron Westfield Middle School ranks higher (84.1 vs 65.0 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 Akron Westfield Middle School and Southwest Valley Middle School?
About 248 km in a straight line, between Akron and Villisca in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Akron Westfield Middle School: 130. Southwest Valley Middle School: 131. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Akron Westfield Middle School and Southwest Valley Middle School rank in Iowa?
Akron Westfield Middle School is 48th of 239 and Southwest Valley Middle School is 190th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).