Clay Elementary vs Southeast Polk Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clay Elementary
Altoona · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
700 students
Southeast Polk Middle School
Altoona · Public middle · Grades 6–7
1,112 students
| Measure | Clay Elementary Altoona, Iowa | Southeast Polk Middle School Altoona, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #281 of 654 | #107 of 239 |
| National rank | #6409 of 50,301 | #1709 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 700 | 1,112 |
| Enrollment | 700 | 1,112 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.1% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 84% |
| city | Altoona | Altoona |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southeast Polk Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 77.5).
- •Southeast Polk Middle School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 77%).
- •Clay Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 72%).
- •Clay Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.1% vs 41%).
- •Southeast Polk Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.7).
- •Southeast Polk Middle School is the larger school with 1,112 students compared with 700.
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 Clay Elementary better than Southeast Polk Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Southeast Polk Middle School ranks higher (78.6 vs 77.5 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 Clay Elementary and Southeast Polk Middle School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Altoona and Altoona in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clay Elementary: 700. Southeast Polk Middle School: 1,112. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clay Elementary and Southeast Polk Middle School rank in Iowa?
Clay Elementary is 281st of 654 and Southeast Polk Middle School is 107th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).