Alburnett Middle School vs Echo Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alburnett Middle School
Alburnett · Public middle · Grades 6–8
169 students
Echo Hill Elementary
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
536 students
| Measure | Alburnett Middle School Alburnett, Iowa | Echo Hill Elementary Marion, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #75 of 239 | #67 of 654 |
| National rank | #1279 of 15,369 | #1702 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 169 | 536 |
| Enrollment | 169 | 536 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.4% | 7.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 87% |
| city | Alburnett | Marion |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Echo Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.8 vs 81.3).
- •Echo Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 72%).
- •Echo Hill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 67%).
- •Echo Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.3% vs 12.4%).
- •Alburnett Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.3).
- •Echo Hill Elementary is the larger school with 536 students compared with 169.
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 Alburnett Middle School better than Echo Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Echo Hill Elementary ranks higher (86.8 vs 81.3 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 Alburnett Middle School and Echo Hill Elementary?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Alburnett and Marion in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alburnett Middle School: 169. Echo Hill Elementary: 536. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alburnett Middle School and Echo Hill Elementary rank in Iowa?
Alburnett Middle School is 75th of 239 and Echo Hill Elementary is 67th of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).