Excelsior Middle School vs Linn-Mar High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 585 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excelsior Middle School
Marion · Public middle · Grades 7–8
594 students
Linn-Mar High School
Marion · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,229 students
| Measure | Excelsior Middle School Marion, Iowa | Linn-Mar High School Marion, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #17 of 239 | #92 of 319 |
| National rank | #444 of 15,369 | #1332 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 594 | 2,229 |
| Enrollment | 594 | 2,229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.5% | 23.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 82% |
| city | Marion | Marion |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Excelsior Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.1 vs 79.6).
- •Excelsior Middle School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 82%).
- •Excelsior Middle School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Linn-Mar High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.1% vs 28.5%).
- •Excelsior Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.1).
- •Linn-Mar High School is the larger school with 2,229 students compared with 594.
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 Excelsior Middle School better than Linn-Mar High School?
On the Success Index (US), Excelsior Middle School ranks higher (88.1 vs 79.6 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 Excelsior Middle School and Linn-Mar High School?
About 585 m in a straight line, between Marion and Marion in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excelsior Middle School: 594. Linn-Mar High School: 2,229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excelsior Middle School and Linn-Mar High School rank in Iowa?
Excelsior Middle School is 17th of 239 and Linn-Mar High School is 92nd of 319 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).