Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary vs Holmes Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary
Cedar Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
472 students
Holmes Junior High School
Cedar Falls · Public middle · Grades 7–9
628 students
| Measure | Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary Cedar Falls, Iowa | Holmes Junior High School Cedar Falls, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #54 of 654 | #8 of 239 |
| National rank | #1534 of 50,301 | #319 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 472 | 628 |
| Enrollment | 472 | 628 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.4% | 25.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 90% |
| city | Cedar Falls | Cedar Falls |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holmes Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.5 vs 87.3).
- •Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 90%).
- •Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 83%).
- •Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.4% vs 25.2%).
- •Holmes Junior High School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 17.5).
- •Holmes Junior High School is the larger school with 628 students compared with 472.
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 Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary better than Holmes Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Holmes Junior High School ranks higher (89.5 vs 87.3 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 Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary and Holmes Junior High School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Cedar Falls and Cedar Falls in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary: 472. Holmes Junior High School: 628. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary and Holmes Junior High School rank in Iowa?
Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary is 54th of 654 and Holmes Junior High School is 8th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).