Black Hawk Elementary School vs Edward Stone Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Hawk Elementary School
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades K–4
305 students
Edward Stone Middle School
Burlington · Public middle · Grades 7–8
452 students
| Measure | Black Hawk Elementary School Burlington, Iowa | Edward Stone Middle School Burlington, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #564 of 654 | #216 of 239 |
| National rank | #19416 of 50,301 | #6542 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 305 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.8% | 56.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 48% |
| city | Burlington | Burlington |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Black Hawk Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.2 vs 55.1).
- •Edward Stone Middle School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 46%).
- •Edward Stone Middle School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 53%).
- •Black Hawk Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.8% vs 56.6%).
- •Black Hawk Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 15.6).
- •Edward Stone Middle School is the larger school with 452 students compared with 305.
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 Black Hawk Elementary School better than Edward Stone Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Black Hawk Elementary School ranks higher (58.2 vs 55.1 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 Black Hawk Elementary School and Edward Stone Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Burlington in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Hawk Elementary School: 305. Edward Stone Middle School: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Hawk Elementary School and Edward Stone Middle School rank in Iowa?
Black Hawk Elementary School is 564th of 654 and Edward Stone Middle School is 216th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).