Emerson Elementary School vs Indianola Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson Elementary School
Indianola · Public elementary · Grades K–5
396 students
Indianola Middle School
Indianola · Public middle · Grades 6–8
818 students
| Measure | Emerson Elementary School Indianola, Iowa | Indianola Middle School Indianola, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #68 of 654 | #65 of 239 |
| National rank | #1704 of 50,301 | #1085 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 396 | 818 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 818 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.3% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 79% |
| city | Indianola | Indianola |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.8 vs 82.7).
- •Emerson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 72%).
- •Emerson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.3% vs 30.2%).
- •Emerson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.6).
- •Indianola Middle School is the larger school with 818 students compared with 396.
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 Emerson Elementary School better than Indianola Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Emerson Elementary School ranks higher (86.8 vs 82.7 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 Emerson Elementary School and Indianola Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Indianola and Indianola in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Elementary School: 396. Indianola Middle School: 818. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Elementary School and Indianola Middle School rank in Iowa?
Emerson Elementary School is 68th of 654 and Indianola Middle School is 65th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).