Alan Shepard Elementary School vs North Scott Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alan Shepard Elementary School
Long Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
467 students
North Scott Junior High School
Eldridge · Public middle · Grades 7–8
531 students
| Measure | Alan Shepard Elementary School Long Grove, Iowa | North Scott Junior High School Eldridge, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #33 of 654 | #22 of 239 |
| National rank | #1208 of 50,301 | #522 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 467 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 467 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.4% | 26.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 82% |
| city | Long Grove | Eldridge |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (88.3 vs 87.4).
- •Alan Shepard Elementary School does better on math proficiency (89% vs 82%).
- •Alan Shepard Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 84%).
- •Alan Shepard Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 26.2%).
- •North Scott Junior High School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.1).
- •North Scott Junior High School is the larger school with 531 students compared with 467.
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 Alan Shepard Elementary School better than North Scott Junior High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alan Shepard Elementary School and North Scott Junior High School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Long Grove and Eldridge in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alan Shepard Elementary School: 467. North Scott Junior High School: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alan Shepard Elementary School and North Scott Junior High School rank in Iowa?
Alan Shepard Elementary School is 33rd of 654 and North Scott Junior High School is 22nd of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).