East Middle School vs Spalding Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Middle School
Sioux City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,076 students
Spalding Park Elementary
Sioux City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
683 students
| Measure | East Middle School Sioux City, Iowa | Spalding Park Elementary Sioux City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #196 of 239 | #523 of 654 |
| National rank | #4940 of 15,369 | #16342 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,076 | 683 |
| Enrollment | 1,076 | 683 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.5% | 63.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| city | Sioux City | Sioux City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (62.4 vs 62.7).
- •East Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 58%).
- •East Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.5% vs 63.7%).
- •Spalding Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.9).
- •East Middle School is the larger school with 1,076 students compared with 683.
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 East Middle School better than Spalding Park Elementary?
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 East Middle School and Spalding Park Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Sioux City and Sioux City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Middle School: 1,076. Spalding Park Elementary: 683. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Middle School and Spalding Park Elementary rank in Iowa?
East Middle School is 196th of 239 and Spalding Park Elementary is 523rd of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).