Forest City Elementary School vs Forest City Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 469 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest City Elementary School
Forest City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
448 students
Forest City Middle School
Forest City · Public middle · Grades 5–8
330 students
| Measure | Forest City Elementary School Forest City, Iowa | Forest City Middle School Forest City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #128 of 654 | #47 of 239 |
| National rank | #2889 of 50,301 | #848 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 448 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 448 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.9% | 41.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 83% |
| city | Forest City | Forest City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (84.0 vs 84.3).
- •Forest City Middle School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 73%).
- •Forest City Middle School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 75%).
- •Forest City Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.9% vs 41.5%).
- •Forest City Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.8).
- •Forest City Elementary School is the larger school with 448 students compared with 330.
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 Forest City Elementary School better than Forest City Middle 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 Forest City Elementary School and Forest City Middle School?
About 469 m in a straight line, between Forest City and Forest City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest City Elementary School: 448. Forest City Middle School: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest City Elementary School and Forest City Middle School rank in Iowa?
Forest City Elementary School is 128th of 654 and Forest City Middle School is 47th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).