Helen Lemme Elementary School vs Southeast Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helen Lemme Elementary School
Iowa City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
340 students
Southeast Middle School
Iowa City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,269 students
| Measure | Helen Lemme Elementary School Iowa City, Iowa | Southeast Middle School Iowa City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #193 of 654 | #173 of 239 |
| National rank | #4413 of 50,301 | #3521 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 340 | 1,269 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 1,269 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.2% | 47.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 62% |
| city | Iowa City | Iowa City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helen Lemme Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.0 vs 69.2).
- •Helen Lemme Elementary School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 62%).
- •Helen Lemme Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 65%).
- •Helen Lemme Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.2% vs 47.4%).
- •Helen Lemme Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.5).
- •Southeast Middle School is the larger school with 1,269 students compared with 340.
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 Helen Lemme Elementary School better than Southeast Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Helen Lemme Elementary School ranks higher (81.0 vs 69.2 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 Helen Lemme Elementary School and Southeast Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Iowa City and Iowa City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helen Lemme Elementary School: 340. Southeast Middle School: 1,269. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helen Lemme Elementary School and Southeast Middle School rank in Iowa?
Helen Lemme Elementary School is 193rd of 654 and Southeast Middle School is 173rd of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).