Benton Community Middle School vs Keystone Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 9.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benton Community Middle School
Van Horne · Public middle · Grades 7–8
235 students
Keystone Elementary School
Keystone · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
176 students
| Measure | Benton Community Middle School Van Horne, Iowa | Keystone Elementary School Keystone, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #100 of 239 | #366 of 654 |
| National rank | #1621 of 15,369 | #8919 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 235 | 176 |
| Enrollment | 235 | 176 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.7% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 64.5% |
| city | Van Horne | Keystone |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benton Community Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.1 vs 73.5).
- •Benton Community Middle School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 64.5%).
- •Keystone Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 70%).
- •Benton Community Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.7% vs 42%).
- •Keystone Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 18.1).
- •Benton Community Middle School is the larger school with 235 students compared with 176.
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 Benton Community Middle School better than Keystone Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Benton Community Middle School ranks higher (79.1 vs 73.5 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 Benton Community Middle School and Keystone Elementary School?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Van Horne and Keystone in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benton Community Middle School: 235. Keystone Elementary School: 176. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benton Community Middle School and Keystone Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Benton Community Middle School is 100th of 239 and Keystone Elementary School is 366th of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).