Blue Grass Elementary School vs Walcott Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Grass Elementary School
Blue Grass · Public elementary · Grades K–5
277 students
Walcott Middle School
Walcott · Public middle · Grades 6–8
322 students
| Measure | Blue Grass Elementary School Blue Grass, Iowa | Walcott Middle School Walcott, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #80 of 654 | #134 of 239 |
| National rank | #1919 of 50,301 | #2239 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 277 | 322 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 322 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.1% | 37.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 64% |
| city | Blue Grass | Walcott |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Grass Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.2 vs 75.7).
- •Blue Grass Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 64%).
- •Blue Grass Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Blue Grass Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.1% vs 37.6%).
- •Walcott Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.4).
- •Walcott Middle School is the larger school with 322 students compared with 277.
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 Blue Grass Elementary School better than Walcott Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Blue Grass Elementary School ranks higher (86.2 vs 75.7 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 Blue Grass Elementary School and Walcott Middle School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Blue Grass and Walcott in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Grass Elementary School: 277. Walcott Middle School: 322. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Grass Elementary School and Walcott Middle School rank in Iowa?
Blue Grass Elementary School is 80th of 654 and Walcott Middle School is 134th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).