Alta-Aurelia Middle School vs Cherokee Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 11 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
Cherokee Middle School
Cherokee · Public middle · Grades 5–8
329 students
| Measure | Alta-Aurelia Middle School Aurelia, Iowa | Cherokee Middle School Cherokee, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #84 of 239 | #98 of 239 |
| National rank | #1389 of 15,369 | #1609 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 228 | 329 |
| Enrollment | 228 | 329 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.6% | 45.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 76% |
| city | Aurelia | Cherokee |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alta-Aurelia Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 79.2).
- •Cherokee Middle School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 73%).
- •Cherokee Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 67%).
- •Alta-Aurelia Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.6% vs 45.3%).
- •Cherokee Middle School is the larger school with 329 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 Cherokee Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Alta-Aurelia Middle School ranks higher (80.6 vs 79.2 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 Alta-Aurelia Middle School and Cherokee Middle School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Aurelia and Cherokee in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta-Aurelia Middle School: 228. Cherokee Middle School: 329. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta-Aurelia Middle School and Cherokee Middle School rank in Iowa?
Alta-Aurelia Middle School is 84th of 239 and Cherokee Middle School is 98th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).