Aldo Leopold Intermediate School vs Fairfield Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 72 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School
Burlington · Public middle · Grades 5–6
412 students
Fairfield Middle School
Fairfield · Public middle · Grades 5–8
410 students
| Measure | Aldo Leopold Intermediate School Burlington, Iowa | Fairfield Middle School Fairfield, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #222 of 239 | #117 of 239 |
| National rank | #7378 of 15,369 | #1891 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 412 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 412 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.3% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 72% |
| city | Burlington | Fairfield |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairfield Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.6 vs 51.2).
- •Fairfield Middle School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 40%).
- •Fairfield Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 45%).
- •Fairfield Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41% vs 58.3%).
- •Aldo Leopold Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 14.1).
- •Aldo Leopold Intermediate School is the larger school with 412 students compared with 410.
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 Aldo Leopold Intermediate School better than Fairfield Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Fairfield Middle School ranks higher (77.6 vs 51.2 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 Aldo Leopold Intermediate School and Fairfield Middle School?
About 72 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Fairfield in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School: 412. Fairfield Middle School: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aldo Leopold Intermediate School and Fairfield Middle School rank in Iowa?
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School is 222nd of 239 and Fairfield Middle School is 117th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).