Denison Elementary School vs Denison 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.
Denison Elementary School
Denison · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
691 students
Denison Middle School
Denison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
502 students
| Measure | Denison Elementary School Denison, Iowa | Denison Middle School Denison, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #556 of 654 | #195 of 239 |
| National rank | #18836 of 50,301 | #4707 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 691 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 691 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.3% | 70.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 69% |
| city | Denison | Denison |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Denison Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.5 vs 59.0).
- •Denison Middle School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 57%).
- •Denison Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Denison Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.3% vs 70.1%).
- •Denison Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.2).
- •Denison Elementary School is the larger school with 691 students compared with 502.
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 Denison Elementary School better than Denison Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Denison Middle School ranks higher (63.5 vs 59.0 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 Denison Elementary School and Denison Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Denison and Denison in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denison Elementary School: 691. Denison Middle School: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denison Elementary School and Denison Middle School rank in Iowa?
Denison Elementary School is 556th of 654 and Denison Middle School is 195th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).