Ballard East Elementary vs Ballard Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballard East Elementary
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
417 students
Ballard Middle School
Huxley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
418 students
| Measure | Ballard East Elementary Cambridge, Iowa | Ballard Middle School Huxley, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #7 of 654 | #19 of 239 |
| National rank | #615 of 50,301 | #491 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 417 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.5% | 17.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 81% |
| city | Cambridge | Huxley |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ballard East Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.8 vs 87.7).
- •Ballard East Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 81%).
- •Ballard Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.7% vs 23.5%).
- •Ballard East Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.5).
- •Ballard Middle School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 417.
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 Ballard East Elementary better than Ballard Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ballard East Elementary ranks higher (90.8 vs 87.7 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 Ballard East Elementary and Ballard Middle School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Huxley in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballard East Elementary: 417. Ballard Middle School: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballard East Elementary and Ballard Middle School rank in Iowa?
Ballard East Elementary is 7th of 654 and Ballard Middle School is 19th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).