Gilbert Middle School vs Roland-Story Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gilbert Middle School
Gilbert · Public middle · Grades 6–8
408 students
Roland-Story Middle School
Roland · Public middle · Grades 5–8
331 students
| Measure | Gilbert Middle School Gilbert, Iowa | Roland-Story Middle School Roland, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #6 of 239 | #44 of 239 |
| National rank | #246 of 15,369 | #821 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 408 | 331 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 331 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.3% | 20.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 75% |
| city | Gilbert | Roland |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gilbert Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.6 vs 84.5).
- •Gilbert Middle School does better on math proficiency (94% vs 75%).
- •Gilbert Middle School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 84%).
- •Gilbert Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.3% vs 20.5%).
- •Gilbert Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.6).
- •Gilbert Middle School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 331.
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 Gilbert Middle School better than Roland-Story Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gilbert Middle School ranks higher (90.6 vs 84.5 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 Gilbert Middle School and Roland-Story Middle School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Gilbert and Roland in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gilbert Middle School: 408. Roland-Story Middle School: 331. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gilbert Middle School and Roland-Story Middle School rank in Iowa?
Gilbert Middle School is 6th of 239 and Roland-Story Middle School is 44th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).