Bondurant - Farrar Intermediate School vs Southeast Polk Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bondurant - Farrar Intermediate School
Bondurant · Public middle · Grades 5–6
445 students
Southeast Polk Middle School
Altoona · Public middle · Grades 6–7
1,112 students
| Measure | Bondurant - Farrar Intermediate School Bondurant, Iowa | Southeast Polk Middle School Altoona, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #13 of 239 | #107 of 239 |
| National rank | #381 of 15,369 | #1709 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 445 | 1,112 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 1,112 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.4% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 84% |
| city | Bondurant | Altoona |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bondurant - Farrar Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.7 vs 78.6).
- •Southeast Polk Middle School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 77%).
- •Bondurant - Farrar Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Bondurant - Farrar Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.4% vs 41%).
- •Bondurant - Farrar Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.9).
- •Southeast Polk Middle School is the larger school with 1,112 students compared with 445.
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 Bondurant - Farrar Intermediate School better than Southeast Polk Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bondurant - Farrar Intermediate School ranks higher (88.7 vs 78.6 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 Bondurant - Farrar Intermediate School and Southeast Polk Middle School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Bondurant and Altoona in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bondurant - Farrar Intermediate School: 445. Southeast Polk Middle School: 1,112. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bondurant - Farrar Intermediate School and Southeast Polk Middle School rank in Iowa?
Bondurant - Farrar Intermediate School is 13th of 239 and Southeast Polk Middle School is 107th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).