Gerald W Kirn Middle School vs Lewis & Clark Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gerald W Kirn Middle School
Council Bluffs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
913 students
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
Council Bluffs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
271 students
| Measure | Gerald W Kirn Middle School Council Bluffs, Iowa | Lewis & Clark Elementary School Council Bluffs, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #176 of 239 | #389 of 654 |
| National rank | #3662 of 15,369 | #9941 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 913 | 271 |
| Enrollment | 913 | 271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.5% | 33.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 77% |
| city | Council Bluffs | Council Bluffs |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lewis & Clark Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 68.5).
- •Lewis & Clark Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Gerald W Kirn Middle School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 57%).
- •Lewis & Clark Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.9% vs 48.5%).
- •Gerald W Kirn Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 15.9).
- •Gerald W Kirn Middle School is the larger school with 913 students compared with 271.
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 Gerald W Kirn Middle School better than Lewis & Clark Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lewis & Clark Elementary School ranks higher (72.0 vs 68.5 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 Gerald W Kirn Middle School and Lewis & Clark Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Council Bluffs and Council Bluffs in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gerald W Kirn Middle School: 913. Lewis & Clark Elementary School: 271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gerald W Kirn Middle School and Lewis & Clark Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Gerald W Kirn Middle School is 176th of 239 and Lewis & Clark Elementary School is 389th of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).