Bloomer Elementary School vs Gerald W Kirn Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bloomer Elementary School
Council Bluffs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
396 students
Gerald W Kirn Middle School
Council Bluffs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
913 students
| Measure | Bloomer Elementary School Council Bluffs, Iowa | Gerald W Kirn Middle School Council Bluffs, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #551 of 654 | #176 of 239 |
| National rank | #18632 of 50,301 | #3662 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 396 | 913 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 913 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48% | 48.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| city | Council Bluffs | Council Bluffs |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gerald W Kirn Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.5 vs 59.3).
- •Gerald W Kirn Middle School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 42%).
- •Bloomer Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48% vs 48.5%).
- •Bloomer Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.7).
- •Gerald W Kirn Middle School is the larger school with 913 students compared with 396.
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 Bloomer Elementary School better than Gerald W Kirn Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gerald W Kirn Middle School ranks higher (68.5 vs 59.3 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 Bloomer Elementary School and Gerald W Kirn Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Council Bluffs and Council Bluffs in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bloomer Elementary School: 396. Gerald W Kirn Middle School: 913. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bloomer Elementary School and Gerald W Kirn Middle School rank in Iowa?
Bloomer Elementary School is 551st of 654 and Gerald W Kirn Middle School is 176th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).