Aldo Leopold Intermediate School vs West Burlington Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.2 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 Elem School
West Burlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
479 students
| Measure | Aldo Leopold Intermediate School Burlington, Iowa | West Burlington Elem School West Burlington, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #222 of 239 | #279 of 654 |
| National rank | #7378 of 15,369 | #6347 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 412 | 479 |
| Enrollment | 412 | 479 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.3% | 40.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 83% |
| city | Burlington | West Burlington |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Burlington Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.7 vs 51.2).
- •West Burlington Elem School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 40%).
- •West Burlington Elem School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 45%).
- •West Burlington Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.1% vs 58.3%).
- •Aldo Leopold Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 17.1).
- •West Burlington Elem School is the larger school with 479 students compared with 412.
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 West Burlington Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), West Burlington Elem School ranks higher (77.7 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 Elem School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Burlington and West Burlington in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School: 412. West Burlington Elem School: 479. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aldo Leopold Intermediate School and West Burlington Elem School rank in Iowa?
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School is 222nd of 239 and West Burlington Elem School is 279th of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).