Carpenter Elementary School vs Monticello Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carpenter Elementary School
Monticello · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
208 students
Monticello Middle School
Monticello · Public middle · Grades 5–8
305 students
| Measure | Carpenter Elementary School Monticello, Iowa | Monticello Middle School Monticello, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #169 of 654 | #110 of 239 |
| National rank | #3778 of 50,301 | #1751 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 2–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 208 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 208 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.1% | 34.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 69% |
| city | Monticello | Monticello |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carpenter Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.2 vs 78.4).
- •Carpenter Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 69%).
- •Carpenter Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 69%).
- •Monticello Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.4% vs 36.1%).
- •Carpenter Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.5).
- •Monticello Middle School is the larger school with 305 students compared with 208.
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 Carpenter Elementary School better than Monticello Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Carpenter Elementary School ranks higher (82.2 vs 78.4 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 Carpenter Elementary School and Monticello Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Monticello and Monticello in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carpenter Elementary School: 208. Monticello Middle School: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carpenter Elementary School and Monticello Middle School rank in Iowa?
Carpenter Elementary School is 169th of 654 and Monticello Middle School is 110th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).