Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School vs South Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 276 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School
Dubuque · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,081 students
South Middle School
Waukee · Public middle · Grades 6–7
1,092 students
| Measure | Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School Dubuque, Iowa | South Middle School Waukee, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #54 of 239 | #24 of 239 |
| National rank | #951 of 15,369 | #552 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 1,081 | 1,092 |
| Enrollment | 1,081 | 1,092 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.3% | 25.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 84% |
| city | Dubuque | Waukee |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.0 vs 83.5).
- •South Middle School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 78%).
- •South Middle School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 77%).
- •South Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.5% vs 33.3%).
- •Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.0).
- •South Middle School is the larger school with 1,092 students compared with 1,081.
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 Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School better than South Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), South Middle School ranks higher (87.0 vs 83.5 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 Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School and South Middle School?
About 276 km in a straight line, between Dubuque and Waukee in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School: 1,081. South Middle School: 1,092. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School and South Middle School rank in Iowa?
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School is 54th of 239 and South Middle School is 24th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).