Ames Middle School vs Gilbert 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.
Ames Middle School
Ames · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,033 students
Gilbert Middle School
Gilbert · Public middle · Grades 6–8
408 students
| Measure | Ames Middle School Ames, Iowa | Gilbert Middle School Gilbert, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #73 of 239 | #6 of 239 |
| National rank | #1195 of 15,369 | #246 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,033 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 1,033 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.2% | 9.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 94% |
| city | Ames | Gilbert |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gilbert Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.6 vs 81.8).
- •Gilbert Middle School does better on math proficiency (94% vs 77%).
- •Gilbert Middle School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 73%).
- •Gilbert Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.3% vs 31.2%).
- •Ames Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.7).
- •Ames Middle School is the larger school with 1,033 students compared with 408.
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 Ames Middle School better than Gilbert Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gilbert Middle School ranks higher (90.6 vs 81.8 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 Ames Middle School and Gilbert Middle School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Ames and Gilbert in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ames Middle School: 1,033. Gilbert Middle School: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ames Middle School and Gilbert Middle School rank in Iowa?
Ames Middle School is 73rd of 239 and Gilbert Middle School is 6th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).