Drexler Middle School vs Liberty Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 201 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drexler Middle School
Farley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
639 students
Liberty Intermediate School
Ottumwa · Public middle · Grades 6–7
633 students
| Measure | Drexler Middle School Farley, Iowa | Liberty Intermediate School Ottumwa, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #20 of 239 | #202 of 239 |
| National rank | #500 of 15,369 | #5461 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 639 | 633 |
| Enrollment | 639 | 633 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.6% | 48.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 54% |
| city | Farley | Ottumwa |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Drexler Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.6 vs 60.1).
- •Drexler Middle School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 54%).
- •Drexler Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 50%).
- •Drexler Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.6% vs 48.5%).
- •Drexler Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.1).
- •Drexler Middle School is the larger school with 639 students compared with 633.
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 Drexler Middle School better than Liberty Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Drexler Middle School ranks higher (87.6 vs 60.1 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 Drexler Middle School and Liberty Intermediate School?
About 201 km in a straight line, between Farley and Ottumwa in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Drexler Middle School: 639. Liberty Intermediate School: 633. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Drexler Middle School and Liberty Intermediate School rank in Iowa?
Drexler Middle School is 20th of 239 and Liberty Intermediate School is 202nd of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).