Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Elementary School vs John Cline Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 182 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Elementary School
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
300 students
John Cline Elementary School
Decorah · Public elementary · Grades K–2
300 students
| Measure | Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Elementary School Brooklyn, Iowa | John Cline Elementary School Decorah, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #178 of 654 | #100 of 654 |
| National rank | #4035 of 50,301 | #2314 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 300 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 300 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.7% | 22.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | – |
| Math proficiency | 77% | – |
| city | Brooklyn | Decorah |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Cline Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.3 vs 81.7).
- •John Cline Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.3% vs 39.7%).
- •John Cline Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.0).
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 Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Elementary School better than John Cline Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), John Cline Elementary School ranks higher (85.3 vs 81.7 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 Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Elementary School and John Cline Elementary School?
About 182 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Decorah in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Elementary School: 300. John Cline Elementary School: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Elementary School and John Cline Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Elementary School is 178th of 654 and John Cline Elementary School is 100th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).