Glenwood Middle School vs West Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenwood Middle School
Glenwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
453 students
West Elementary School
Glenwood · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
440 students
| Measure | Glenwood Middle School Glenwood, Iowa | West Elementary School Glenwood, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #119 of 239 | #197 of 654 |
| National rank | #1925 of 15,369 | #4685 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 453 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.1% | 46.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 84% |
| city | Glenwood | Glenwood |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 77.4).
- •West Elementary School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 78%).
- •West Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 75%).
- •Glenwood Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.1% vs 46.6%).
- •West Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.4).
- •Glenwood Middle School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 440.
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 Glenwood Middle School better than West Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), West Elementary School ranks higher (80.6 vs 77.4 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 Glenwood Middle School and West Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Glenwood and Glenwood in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glenwood Middle School: 453. West Elementary School: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glenwood Middle School and West Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Glenwood Middle School is 119th of 239 and West Elementary School is 197th of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).