Dexter Elementary School vs West Central Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 8.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dexter Elementary School
Dexter · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
186 students
West Central Valley Middle School
Redfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
191 students
| Measure | Dexter Elementary School Dexter, Iowa | West Central Valley Middle School Redfield, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #404 of 654 | #101 of 239 |
| National rank | #10577 of 50,301 | #1654 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 186 | 191 |
| Enrollment | 186 | 191 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.5% | 41.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 73% |
| city | Dexter | Redfield |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Central Valley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 71.0).
- •West Central Valley Middle School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 62%).
- •West Central Valley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •West Central Valley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.9% vs 43.5%).
- •West Central Valley Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.3).
- •West Central Valley Middle School is the larger school with 191 students compared with 186.
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 Dexter Elementary School better than West Central Valley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), West Central Valley Middle School ranks higher (79.0 vs 71.0 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 Dexter Elementary School and West Central Valley Middle School?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Dexter and Redfield in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dexter Elementary School: 186. West Central Valley Middle School: 191. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dexter Elementary School and West Central Valley Middle School rank in Iowa?
Dexter Elementary School is 404th of 654 and West Central Valley Middle School is 101st of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).