Evans Junior High School vs Horace Mann Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Evans Junior High School
Ottumwa · Public other · Grades 8–9
684 students
Horace Mann Elementary School
Ottumwa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
250 students
| Measure | Evans Junior High School Ottumwa, Iowa | Horace Mann Elementary School Ottumwa, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #296 of 654 |
| National rank | – | #6754 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–9 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 684 | 250 |
| Enrollment | 684 | 250 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.3% | 33.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 72% |
| city | Ottumwa | Ottumwa |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horace Mann Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Horace Mann Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 51%).
- •Horace Mann Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.6% vs 44.3%).
- •Evans Junior High School is the larger school with 684 students compared with 250.
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 Evans Junior High School better than Horace Mann Elementary School?
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 Evans Junior High School and Horace Mann Elementary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Ottumwa and Ottumwa in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Evans Junior High School: 684. Horace Mann Elementary School: 250. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Evans Junior High School and Horace Mann Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Evans Junior High School is unranked and Horace Mann Elementary School is 296th of 654 among other schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).