Clyde D Mease Elementary School vs Humboldt 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.
Clyde D Mease Elementary School
Dakota City · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
139 students
Humboldt Middle School
Humboldt · Public middle · Grades 5–8
454 students
| Measure | Clyde D Mease Elementary School Dakota City, Iowa | Humboldt Middle School Humboldt, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #512 of 654 | #78 of 239 |
| National rank | #15772 of 50,301 | #1301 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 139 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 139 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 30.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 77% |
| Math proficiency | – | 79% |
| city | Dakota City | Humboldt |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Humboldt Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.2 vs 63.5).
- •Clyde D Mease Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 30.4%).
- •Humboldt Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 19.9).
- •Humboldt Middle School is the larger school with 454 students compared with 139.
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 Clyde D Mease Elementary School better than Humboldt Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Humboldt Middle School ranks higher (81.2 vs 63.5 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 Clyde D Mease Elementary School and Humboldt Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Dakota City and Humboldt in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clyde D Mease Elementary School: 139. Humboldt Middle School: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clyde D Mease Elementary School and Humboldt Middle School rank in Iowa?
Clyde D Mease Elementary School is 512th of 654 and Humboldt Middle School is 78th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).