Denison Middle School vs North Polk Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 146 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denison Middle School
Denison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
502 students
North Polk Middle School
Alleman · Public middle · Grades 6–8
504 students
| Measure | Denison Middle School Denison, Iowa | North Polk Middle School Alleman, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #195 of 239 | #11 of 239 |
| National rank | #4707 of 15,369 | #345 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 502 | 504 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 504 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.1% | 8.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 93% |
| city | Denison | Alleman |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Polk Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.2 vs 63.5).
- •North Polk Middle School does better on math proficiency (93% vs 69%).
- •North Polk Middle School does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 62%).
- •North Polk Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.5% vs 70.1%).
- •Denison Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.8).
- •North Polk Middle School is the larger school with 504 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 Middle School better than North Polk Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), North Polk Middle School ranks higher (89.2 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 Denison Middle School and North Polk Middle School?
About 146 km in a straight line, between Denison and Alleman in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denison Middle School: 502. North Polk Middle School: 504. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denison Middle School and North Polk Middle School rank in Iowa?
Denison Middle School is 195th of 239 and North Polk Middle School is 11th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).