Franklin Elementary School vs Le Mars Middle 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.
Franklin Elementary School
Le Mars · Public elementary · Grades K–5
261 students
Le Mars Middle School
Le Mars · Public middle · Grades 6–8
487 students
| Measure | Franklin Elementary School Le Mars, Iowa | Le Mars Middle School Le Mars, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #161 of 654 | #86 of 239 |
| National rank | #3629 of 50,301 | #1458 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 261 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 261 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.8% | 39.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| city | Le Mars | Le Mars |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.5 vs 80.2).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 74%).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.8% vs 39.8%).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.2).
- •Le Mars Middle School is the larger school with 487 students compared with 261.
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 Franklin Elementary School better than Le Mars Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Elementary School ranks higher (82.5 vs 80.2 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 Franklin Elementary School and Le Mars Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Le Mars and Le Mars in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elementary School: 261. Le Mars Middle School: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elementary School and Le Mars Middle School rank in Iowa?
Franklin Elementary School is 161st of 654 and Le Mars Middle School is 86th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).