Ames Middle School vs Sawyer Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.4 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
Sawyer Elementary School
Ames · Public elementary · Grades K–5
371 students
| Measure | Ames Middle School Ames, Iowa | Sawyer Elementary School Ames, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #73 of 239 | #318 of 654 |
| National rank | #1195 of 15,369 | #7475 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,033 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 1,033 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.2% | 36.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 62% |
| city | Ames | Ames |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ames Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.8 vs 75.8).
- •Ames Middle School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Ames Middle School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 62%).
- •Ames Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.2% vs 36.1%).
- •Sawyer Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 15.0).
- •Ames Middle School is the larger school with 1,033 students compared with 371.
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 Sawyer Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ames Middle School ranks higher (81.8 vs 75.8 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 Sawyer Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Ames and Ames in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ames Middle School: 1,033. Sawyer Elementary School: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ames Middle School and Sawyer Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Ames Middle School is 73rd of 239 and Sawyer Elementary School is 318th of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).