Essex Elementary School vs Shenandoah Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 9.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Essex Elementary School
Essex · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
101 students
Shenandoah Middle School
Shenandoah · Public middle · Grades 5–8
280 students
| Measure | Essex Elementary School Essex, Iowa | Shenandoah Middle School Shenandoah, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #230 of 654 | #82 of 239 |
| National rank | #5298 of 50,301 | #1364 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 101 | 280 |
| Enrollment | 101 | 280 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.6% | 42.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 70% |
| city | Essex | Shenandoah |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shenandoah Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.8 vs 79.4).
- •Essex Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 70%).
- •Shenandoah Middle School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 74.5%).
- •Essex Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.6% vs 42.9%).
- •Shenandoah Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.4).
- •Shenandoah Middle School is the larger school with 280 students compared with 101.
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 Essex Elementary School better than Shenandoah Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Shenandoah Middle School ranks higher (80.8 vs 79.4 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 Essex Elementary School and Shenandoah Middle School?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Essex and Shenandoah in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Essex Elementary School: 101. Shenandoah Middle School: 280. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Essex Elementary School and Shenandoah Middle School rank in Iowa?
Essex Elementary School is 230th of 654 and Shenandoah Middle School is 82nd of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).