Aldo Leopold Intermediate School vs West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.5 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
West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School
West Burlington · Public high · Grades 7–12
396 students
| Measure | Aldo Leopold Intermediate School Burlington, Iowa | West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School West Burlington, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #222 of 239 | #139 of 319 |
| National rank | #7378 of 15,369 | #1880 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 412 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 412 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.3% | 36.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 67% |
| city | Burlington | West Burlington |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 51.2).
- •West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 40%).
- •West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 45%).
- •West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.9% vs 58.3%).
- •Aldo Leopold Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.7).
- •Aldo Leopold Intermediate School is the larger school with 412 students compared with 396.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Aldo Leopold Intermediate School better than West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School?
On the Success Index (US), West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School ranks higher (76.4 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 West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Burlington and West Burlington in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School: 412. West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aldo Leopold Intermediate School and West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School rank in Iowa?
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School is 222nd of 239 and West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School is 139th of 319 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).