Evans Junior High School vs Valley Southwoods
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in Iowa, United States, 127 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
Valley Southwoods
West Des Moines · Public other · Grades 9–9
678 students
| Measure | Evans Junior High School Ottumwa, Iowa | Valley Southwoods West Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades 8–9 | Grades 9–9 |
| Students | 684 | 678 |
| Enrollment | 684 | 678 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.3% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | – |
| Math proficiency | 57% | – |
| city | Ottumwa | West Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Evans Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.3% vs 49%).
- •Evans Junior High School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.1).
- •Evans Junior High School is the larger school with 684 students compared with 678.
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 Valley Southwoods?
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 Valley Southwoods?
About 127 km in a straight line, between Ottumwa and West Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Evans Junior High School: 684. Valley Southwoods: 678. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Evans Junior High School and Valley Southwoods rank in Iowa?
Evans Junior High School is unranked and Valley Southwoods is unranked among other schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).