College View Elementary vs Gerald W Kirn Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
College View Elementary
Council Bluffs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
488 students
Gerald W Kirn Middle School
Council Bluffs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
913 students
| Measure | College View Elementary Council Bluffs, Iowa | Gerald W Kirn Middle School Council Bluffs, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #300 of 654 | #176 of 239 |
| National rank | #6861 of 50,301 | #3662 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 488 | 913 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 913 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 48.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 62% |
| city | Council Bluffs | Council Bluffs |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •College View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 68.5).
- •College View Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 62%).
- •College View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 65%).
- •College View Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 48.5%).
- •Gerald W Kirn Middle School is the larger school with 913 students compared with 488.
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 College View Elementary better than Gerald W Kirn Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), College View Elementary ranks higher (76.7 vs 68.5 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 College View Elementary and Gerald W Kirn Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Council Bluffs and Council Bluffs in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
College View Elementary: 488. Gerald W Kirn Middle School: 913. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do College View Elementary and Gerald W Kirn Middle School rank in Iowa?
College View Elementary is 300th of 654 and Gerald W Kirn Middle School is 176th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).