Bowman Woods Elementary School vs Excelsior 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.
Bowman Woods Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
413 students
Excelsior Middle School
Marion · Public middle · Grades 7–8
594 students
| Measure | Bowman Woods Elementary School Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Excelsior Middle School Marion, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #106 of 654 | #17 of 239 |
| National rank | #2470 of 50,301 | #444 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 413 | 594 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 594 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.8% | 28.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 83% |
| city | Cedar Rapids | Marion |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Excelsior Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.1 vs 84.9).
- •Excelsior Middle School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 80%).
- •Bowman Woods Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.8% vs 28.5%).
- •Excelsior Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.8).
- •Excelsior Middle School is the larger school with 594 students compared with 413.
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 Bowman Woods Elementary School better than Excelsior Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Excelsior Middle School ranks higher (88.1 vs 84.9 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 Bowman Woods Elementary School and Excelsior Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Cedar Rapids and Marion in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowman Woods Elementary School: 413. Excelsior Middle School: 594. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowman Woods Elementary School and Excelsior Middle School rank in Iowa?
Bowman Woods Elementary School is 106th of 654 and Excelsior Middle School is 17th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).