Carrie Lee Elementary vs Decorah Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 94 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carrie Lee Elementary
Decorah · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
215 students
Decorah Middle School
Decorah · Public middle · Grades 5–8
432 students
| Measure | Carrie Lee Elementary Decorah, Iowa | Decorah Middle School Decorah, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #70 of 654 | #5 of 239 |
| National rank | #1739 of 50,301 | #237 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 215 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 215 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 26.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 82% |
| city | Decorah | Decorah |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Decorah Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.8 vs 86.7).
- •Carrie Lee Elementary does better on math proficiency (86% vs 82%).
- •Decorah Middle School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 80%).
- •Decorah Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.2% vs 30.7%).
- •Decorah Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.4).
- •Decorah Middle School is the larger school with 432 students compared with 215.
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 Carrie Lee Elementary better than Decorah Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Decorah Middle School ranks higher (90.8 vs 86.7 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 Carrie Lee Elementary and Decorah Middle School?
About 94 m in a straight line, between Decorah and Decorah in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carrie Lee Elementary: 215. Decorah Middle School: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carrie Lee Elementary and Decorah Middle School rank in Iowa?
Carrie Lee Elementary is 70th of 654 and Decorah Middle School is 5th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).