Bailey Park Elementary School vs Grinnell Community Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bailey Park Elementary School
Grinnell · Public elementary · Grades K–2
147 students
Grinnell Community Middle School
Grinnell · Public middle · Grades 5–8
420 students
| Measure | Bailey Park Elementary School Grinnell, Iowa | Grinnell Community Middle School Grinnell, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #524 of 654 | #50 of 239 |
| National rank | #16427 of 50,301 | #893 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 147 | 420 |
| Enrollment | 147 | 420 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.2% | 34.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 72% |
| Math proficiency | – | 79% |
| city | Grinnell | Grinnell |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grinnell Community Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.9 vs 62.5).
- •Grinnell Community Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.5% vs 42.2%).
- •Grinnell Community Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.7).
- •Grinnell Community Middle School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 147.
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 Bailey Park Elementary School better than Grinnell Community Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Grinnell Community Middle School ranks higher (83.9 vs 62.5 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 Bailey Park Elementary School and Grinnell Community Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Grinnell and Grinnell in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bailey Park Elementary School: 147. Grinnell Community Middle School: 420. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bailey Park Elementary School and Grinnell Community Middle School rank in Iowa?
Bailey Park Elementary School is 524th of 654 and Grinnell Community Middle School is 50th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).