Harlan Elementary School vs Mount Pleasant Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harlan Elementary School
Mount Pleasant · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
195 students
Mount Pleasant Middle School
Mount Pleasant · Public middle · Grades 6–8
383 students
| Measure | Harlan Elementary School Mount Pleasant, Iowa | Mount Pleasant Middle School Mount Pleasant, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #542 of 654 | #152 of 239 |
| National rank | #17863 of 50,301 | #2639 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 195 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 195 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.9% | 44.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 61% |
| Math proficiency | – | 65% |
| city | Mount Pleasant | Mount Pleasant |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Pleasant Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 60.5).
- •Harlan Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 44.4%).
- •Mount Pleasant Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 17.7).
- •Mount Pleasant Middle School is the larger school with 383 students compared with 195.
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 Harlan Elementary School better than Mount Pleasant Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Pleasant Middle School ranks higher (73.5 vs 60.5 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 Harlan Elementary School and Mount Pleasant Middle School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Mount Pleasant and Mount Pleasant in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harlan Elementary School: 195. Mount Pleasant Middle School: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harlan Elementary School and Mount Pleasant Middle School rank in Iowa?
Harlan Elementary School is 542nd of 654 and Mount Pleasant Middle School is 152nd of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).