Decorah Middle School vs West Side Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Decorah Middle School
Decorah · Public middle · Grades 5–8
432 students
West Side Elementary School
Decorah · Public other · Grades PK–PK
20 students
| Measure | Decorah Middle School Decorah, Iowa | West Side Elementary School Decorah, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #5 of 239 | – |
| National rank | #237 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 432 | 20 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 20 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.2% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | – |
| Math proficiency | 82% | – |
| city | Decorah | Decorah |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Decorah Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.2% vs 45%).
- •Decorah Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 20.0).
- •Decorah Middle School is the larger school with 432 students compared with 20.
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 Decorah Middle School better than West Side Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Decorah Middle School and West Side Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Decorah and Decorah in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Decorah Middle School: 432. West Side Elementary School: 20. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Decorah Middle School and West Side Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Decorah Middle School is 5th of 239 and West Side Elementary School is unranked among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).