Algona Middle School vs Lucia Wallace Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 376 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Algona Middle School
Algona · Public middle · Grades 5–8
419 students
Lucia Wallace Elementary School
Algona · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
226 students
| Measure | Algona Middle School Algona, Iowa | Lucia Wallace Elementary School Algona, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #123 of 239 | #190 of 654 |
| National rank | #2001 of 15,369 | #4370 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 3–4 |
| Students | 419 | 226 |
| Enrollment | 419 | 226 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.3% | 39.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 77% |
| city | Algona | Algona |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lucia Wallace Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 76.9).
- •Lucia Wallace Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 70%).
- •Lucia Wallace Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 74%).
- •Lucia Wallace Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.4% vs 41.3%).
- •Lucia Wallace Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.5).
- •Algona Middle School is the larger school with 419 students compared with 226.
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 Algona Middle School better than Lucia Wallace Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lucia Wallace Elementary School ranks higher (81.1 vs 76.9 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 Algona Middle School and Lucia Wallace Elementary School?
About 376 m in a straight line, between Algona and Algona in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Algona Middle School: 419. Lucia Wallace Elementary School: 226. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Algona Middle School and Lucia Wallace Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Algona Middle School is 123rd of 239 and Lucia Wallace Elementary School is 190th of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).