Ballard Middle School vs North Polk Central Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 9.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballard Middle School
Huxley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
418 students
North Polk Central Elementary School
Alleman · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
408 students
| Measure | Ballard Middle School Huxley, Iowa | North Polk Central Elementary School Alleman, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #19 of 239 | #24 of 654 |
| National rank | #491 of 15,369 | #1073 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 418 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.7% | 9.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 88% |
| city | Huxley | Alleman |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Polk Central Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.8 vs 87.7).
- •North Polk Central Elementary School does better on math proficiency (88% vs 81%).
- •North Polk Central Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 85%).
- •North Polk Central Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.6% vs 17.7%).
- •Ballard Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 15.7).
- •Ballard Middle School is the larger school with 418 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 Ballard Middle School better than North Polk Central Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), North Polk Central Elementary School ranks higher (88.8 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 Middle School and North Polk Central Elementary School?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Huxley and Alleman in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballard Middle School: 418. North Polk Central Elementary School: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballard Middle School and North Polk Central Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Ballard Middle School is 19th of 239 and North Polk Central Elementary School is 24th of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).