Center Point-Urbana Intermediate School vs McKinley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 161 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Center Point-Urbana Intermediate School
Urbana · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
275 students
McKinley Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
275 students
| Measure | Center Point-Urbana Intermediate School Urbana, Iowa | McKinley Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #87 of 654 | #636 of 654 |
| National rank | #2044 of 50,301 | #31745 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 275 | 275 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 275 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.1% | 86.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 42% |
| city | Urbana | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Center Point-Urbana Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.9 vs 40.3).
- •Center Point-Urbana Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 42%).
- •Center Point-Urbana Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 42%).
- •Center Point-Urbana Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.1% vs 86.9%).
- •McKinley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.3).
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 Center Point-Urbana Intermediate School better than McKinley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Center Point-Urbana Intermediate School ranks higher (85.9 vs 40.3 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 Center Point-Urbana Intermediate School and McKinley Elementary School?
About 161 km in a straight line, between Urbana and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Center Point-Urbana Intermediate School: 275. McKinley Elementary School: 275. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Center Point-Urbana Intermediate School and McKinley Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Center Point-Urbana Intermediate School is 87th of 654 and McKinley Elementary School is 636th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).