Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School vs Monticello Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 325 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School
Estherville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
308 students
Monticello Middle School
Monticello · Public middle · Grades 5–8
305 students
| Measure | Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School Estherville, Iowa | Monticello Middle School Monticello, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #140 of 239 | #110 of 239 |
| National rank | #2388 of 15,369 | #1751 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 308 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.8% | 34.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 69% |
| city | Estherville | Monticello |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monticello Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.4 vs 74.8).
- •Monticello Middle School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 64%).
- •Monticello Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 68%).
- •Monticello Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.4% vs 55.8%).
- •Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.5).
- •Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School is the larger school with 308 students compared with 305.
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 Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School better than Monticello Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Monticello Middle School ranks higher (78.4 vs 74.8 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 Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School and Monticello Middle School?
About 325 km in a straight line, between Estherville and Monticello in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School: 308. Monticello Middle School: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School and Monticello Middle School rank in Iowa?
Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School is 140th of 239 and Monticello Middle School is 110th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).