Cardinal Junior High vs Southeast Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 218 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardinal Junior High
Eldon · Public middle · Grades 5–8
314 students
Southeast Valley Middle School
Burnside · Public middle · Grades 5–8
314 students
| Measure | Cardinal Junior High Eldon, Iowa | Southeast Valley Middle School Burnside, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #217 of 239 | #148 of 239 |
| National rank | #6555 of 15,369 | #2551 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 314 | 314 |
| Enrollment | 314 | 314 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.8% | 47.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 66% |
| city | Eldon | Burnside |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southeast Valley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.0 vs 55.0).
- •Southeast Valley Middle School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 54%).
- •Southeast Valley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 58%).
- •Southeast Valley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.5% vs 60.8%).
- •Southeast Valley Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 18.5).
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 Cardinal Junior High better than Southeast Valley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Southeast Valley Middle School ranks higher (74.0 vs 55.0 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 Cardinal Junior High and Southeast Valley Middle School?
About 218 km in a straight line, between Eldon and Burnside in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cardinal Junior High: 314. Southeast Valley Middle School: 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cardinal Junior High and Southeast Valley Middle School rank in Iowa?
Cardinal Junior High is 217th of 239 and Southeast Valley Middle School is 148th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).