Alta-Aurelia Middle School vs Benton Community Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 285 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta-Aurelia Middle School
Aurelia · Public middle · Grades 5–8
228 students
Benton Community Middle School
Van Horne · Public middle · Grades 7–8
235 students
| Measure | Alta-Aurelia Middle School Aurelia, Iowa | Benton Community Middle School Van Horne, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #84 of 239 | #100 of 239 |
| National rank | #1389 of 15,369 | #1621 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 228 | 235 |
| Enrollment | 228 | 235 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.6% | 21.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 72% |
| city | Aurelia | Van Horne |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alta-Aurelia Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 79.1).
- •Alta-Aurelia Middle School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 72%).
- •Benton Community Middle School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 67%).
- •Benton Community Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.7% vs 34.6%).
- •Alta-Aurelia Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 18.1).
- •Benton Community Middle School is the larger school with 235 students compared with 228.
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 Alta-Aurelia Middle School better than Benton Community Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Alta-Aurelia Middle School ranks higher (80.6 vs 79.1 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 Alta-Aurelia Middle School and Benton Community Middle School?
About 285 km in a straight line, between Aurelia and Van Horne in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta-Aurelia Middle School: 228. Benton Community Middle School: 235. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta-Aurelia Middle School and Benton Community Middle School rank in Iowa?
Alta-Aurelia Middle School is 84th of 239 and Benton Community Middle School is 100th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).