Dike-New Hartford Junior High School vs West Marshall Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 76 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dike-New Hartford Junior High School
New Hartford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
210 students
West Marshall Middle School
State Center · Public middle · Grades 6–8
213 students
| Measure | Dike-New Hartford Junior High School New Hartford, Iowa | West Marshall Middle School State Center, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #71 of 239 | #97 of 239 |
| National rank | #1180 of 15,369 | #1579 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 210 | 213 |
| Enrollment | 210 | 213 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.9% | 33.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 74% |
| city | New Hartford | State Center |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dike-New Hartford Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 79.5).
- •Dike-New Hartford Junior High School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 74%).
- •Dike-New Hartford Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 74%).
- •Dike-New Hartford Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.9% vs 33.8%).
- •West Marshall Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 19.1).
- •West Marshall Middle School is the larger school with 213 students compared with 210.
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 Dike-New Hartford Junior High School better than West Marshall Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dike-New Hartford Junior High School ranks higher (81.9 vs 79.5 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 Dike-New Hartford Junior High School and West Marshall Middle School?
About 76 km in a straight line, between New Hartford and State Center in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dike-New Hartford Junior High School: 210. West Marshall Middle School: 213. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dike-New Hartford Junior High School and West Marshall Middle School rank in Iowa?
Dike-New Hartford Junior High School is 71st of 239 and West Marshall Middle School is 97th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).