Bluff Elementary School vs Madison Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 80 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bluff Elementary School
Clinton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
372 students
Madison Elementary School
Muscatine · Public elementary · Grades K–6
372 students
| Measure | Bluff Elementary School Clinton, Iowa | Madison Elementary School Muscatine, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #463 of 654 | #278 of 654 |
| National rank | #13128 of 50,301 | #6320 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 372 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 372 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.4% | 50.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 77% |
| city | Clinton | Muscatine |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.7 vs 67.4).
- •Madison Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Madison Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Madison Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.8% vs 63.4%).
- •Bluff Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.4).
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 Bluff Elementary School better than Madison Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Elementary School ranks higher (77.7 vs 67.4 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 Bluff Elementary School and Madison Elementary School?
About 80 km in a straight line, between Clinton and Muscatine in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bluff Elementary School: 372. Madison Elementary School: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bluff Elementary School and Madison Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Bluff Elementary School is 463rd of 654 and Madison Elementary School is 278th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).