Alta Elementary School vs Storm Lake Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta Elementary School
Alta · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
256 students
Storm Lake Middle School
Storm Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
651 students
| Measure | Alta Elementary School Alta, Iowa | Storm Lake Middle School Storm Lake, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #399 of 654 | #203 of 239 |
| National rank | #10234 of 50,301 | #5506 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 256 | 651 |
| Enrollment | 256 | 651 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.6% | 72.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 60% |
| city | Alta | Storm Lake |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alta Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 59.9).
- •Alta Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 60%).
- •Alta Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 56%).
- •Alta Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.6% vs 72.8%).
- •Storm Lake Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.0).
- •Storm Lake Middle School is the larger school with 651 students compared with 256.
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 Elementary School better than Storm Lake Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Alta Elementary School ranks higher (71.5 vs 59.9 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 Alta Elementary School and Storm Lake Middle School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Alta and Storm Lake in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Elementary School: 256. Storm Lake Middle School: 651. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Elementary School and Storm Lake Middle School rank in Iowa?
Alta Elementary School is 399th of 654 and Storm Lake Middle School is 203rd of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).