Ballard Middle School vs North Polk Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 8.9 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 Middle School
Alleman · Public middle · Grades 6–8
504 students
| Measure | Ballard Middle School Huxley, Iowa | North Polk Middle School Alleman, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #19 of 239 | #11 of 239 |
| National rank | #491 of 15,369 | #345 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 418 | 504 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 504 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.7% | 8.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 93% |
| city | Huxley | Alleman |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Polk Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.2 vs 87.7).
- •North Polk Middle School does better on math proficiency (93% vs 81%).
- •North Polk Middle School does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 85%).
- •North Polk Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.5% vs 17.7%).
- •Ballard Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.8).
- •North Polk Middle School is the larger school with 504 students compared with 418.
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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), North Polk Middle School ranks higher (89.2 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 Middle School?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Huxley and Alleman in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballard Middle School: 418. North Polk Middle School: 504. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballard Middle School and North Polk Middle School rank in Iowa?
Ballard Middle School is 19th of 239 and North Polk Middle School is 11th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).