Alden Elementary School vs Riverbend Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alden Elementary School
Alden · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
148 students
Riverbend Middle School
Iowa Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
257 students
| Measure | Alden Elementary School Alden, Iowa | Riverbend Middle School Iowa Falls, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #183 of 654 | #80 of 239 |
| National rank | #4184 of 50,301 | #1329 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 148 | 257 |
| Enrollment | 148 | 257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25% | 41.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| city | Alden | Iowa Falls |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (81.4 vs 81.0).
- •Riverbend Middle School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Riverbend Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 72%).
- •Alden Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25% vs 41.2%).
- •Alden Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.9).
- •Riverbend Middle School is the larger school with 257 students compared with 148.
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 Alden Elementary School better than Riverbend Middle 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 Alden Elementary School and Riverbend Middle School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Alden and Iowa Falls in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alden Elementary School: 148. Riverbend Middle School: 257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alden Elementary School and Riverbend Middle School rank in Iowa?
Alden Elementary School is 183rd of 654 and Riverbend Middle School is 80th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).