Denver Middle School vs West Branch Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 136 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denver Middle School
Denver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
238 students
West Branch Middle School
West Branch · Public middle · Grades 5–8
239 students
| Measure | Denver Middle School Denver, Iowa | West Branch Middle School West Branch, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #31 of 239 | #29 of 239 |
| National rank | #623 of 15,369 | #595 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 238 | 239 |
| Enrollment | 238 | 239 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13% | 21.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 77% |
| city | Denver | West Branch |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (86.2 vs 86.5).
- •Denver Middle School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 77%).
- •Denver Middle School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 82%).
- •Denver Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13% vs 21.8%).
- •West Branch Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 21.6).
- •West Branch Middle School is the larger school with 239 students compared with 238.
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 Denver Middle School better than West Branch Middle 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 Denver Middle School and West Branch Middle School?
About 136 km in a straight line, between Denver and West Branch in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denver Middle School: 238. West Branch Middle School: 239. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denver Middle School and West Branch Middle School rank in Iowa?
Denver Middle School is 31st of 239 and West Branch Middle School is 29th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).