Excelsior Middle School vs Novak Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.1 km 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
Novak Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades K–4
347 students
| Measure | Excelsior Middle School Marion, Iowa | Novak Elementary School Marion, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #17 of 239 | #104 of 654 |
| National rank | #444 of 15,369 | #2373 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 594 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 594 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.5% | 26.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 73% |
| city | Marion | Marion |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Excelsior Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.1 vs 85.2).
- •Excelsior Middle School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 73%).
- •Excelsior Middle School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 73%).
- •Novak Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.5% vs 28.5%).
- •Novak Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.5).
- •Excelsior Middle School is the larger school with 594 students compared with 347.
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 Novak Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Excelsior Middle School ranks higher (88.1 vs 85.2 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 Novak Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Marion and Marion in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excelsior Middle School: 594. Novak Elementary School: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excelsior Middle School and Novak Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Excelsior Middle School is 17th of 239 and Novak Elementary School is 104th of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).