Alta-Aurelia Middle School vs Mediapolis Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 401 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
Mediapolis Middle School
Mediapolis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
222 students
| Measure | Alta-Aurelia Middle School Aurelia, Iowa | Mediapolis Middle School Mediapolis, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #84 of 239 | #91 of 239 |
| National rank | #1389 of 15,369 | #1518 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 228 | 222 |
| Enrollment | 228 | 222 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.6% | 29.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 76% |
| city | Aurelia | Mediapolis |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (80.6 vs 79.8).
- •Mediapolis Middle School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 73%).
- •Mediapolis Middle School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 67%).
- •Mediapolis Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.7% vs 34.6%).
- •Alta-Aurelia Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 22.2).
- •Alta-Aurelia Middle School is the larger school with 228 students compared with 222.
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 Mediapolis Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alta-Aurelia Middle School and Mediapolis Middle School?
About 401 km in a straight line, between Aurelia and Mediapolis in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta-Aurelia Middle School: 228. Mediapolis Middle School: 222. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta-Aurelia Middle School and Mediapolis Middle School rank in Iowa?
Alta-Aurelia Middle School is 84th of 239 and Mediapolis Middle School is 91st of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).