Clark Elementary School vs Le Mars Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clark Elementary School
Le Mars · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
301 students
Le Mars Middle School
Le Mars · Public middle · Grades 6–8
487 students
| Measure | Clark Elementary School Le Mars, Iowa | Le Mars Middle School Le Mars, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #470 of 654 | #86 of 239 |
| National rank | #13414 of 50,301 | #1458 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 301 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.2% | 39.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 82% |
| city | Le Mars | Le Mars |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Le Mars Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.2 vs 67.0).
- •Le Mars Middle School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Le Mars Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 57%).
- •Le Mars Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.8% vs 50.2%).
- •Clark Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.2).
- •Le Mars Middle School is the larger school with 487 students compared with 301.
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 Clark Elementary School better than Le Mars Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Le Mars Middle School ranks higher (80.2 vs 67.0 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 Clark Elementary School and Le Mars Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Le Mars and Le Mars in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clark Elementary School: 301. Le Mars Middle School: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clark Elementary School and Le Mars Middle School rank in Iowa?
Clark Elementary School is 470th of 654 and Le Mars Middle School is 86th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).