Duncombe Elementary School vs Fort Dodge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Duncombe Elementary School
Fort Dodge · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
438 students
Fort Dodge Middle School
Fort Dodge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
765 students
| Measure | Duncombe Elementary School Fort Dodge, Iowa | Fort Dodge Middle School Fort Dodge, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #585 of 654 | #223 of 239 |
| National rank | #22213 of 50,301 | #7725 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 438 | 765 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 765 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.1% | 55.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 44% |
| city | Fort Dodge | Fort Dodge |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Duncombe Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.2 vs 49.6).
- •Duncombe Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •Duncombe Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Fort Dodge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.3% vs 70.1%).
- •Duncombe Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.4).
- •Fort Dodge Middle School is the larger school with 765 students compared with 438.
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 Duncombe Elementary School better than Fort Dodge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Duncombe Elementary School ranks higher (54.2 vs 49.6 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 Duncombe Elementary School and Fort Dodge Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Fort Dodge and Fort Dodge in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Duncombe Elementary School: 438. Fort Dodge Middle School: 765. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Duncombe Elementary School and Fort Dodge Middle School rank in Iowa?
Duncombe Elementary School is 585th of 654 and Fort Dodge Middle School is 223rd of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).