Horace Mann Elementary School vs Mark Twain Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horace Mann Elementary School
Iowa City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
207 students
Mark Twain Elementary
Iowa City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
213 students
| Measure | Horace Mann Elementary School Iowa City, Iowa | Mark Twain Elementary Iowa City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #492 of 654 | #608 of 654 |
| National rank | #14979 of 50,301 | #25899 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 207 | 213 |
| Enrollment | 207 | 213 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.8% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| city | Iowa City | Iowa City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horace Mann Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.7 vs 48.9).
- •Horace Mann Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Horace Mann Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Horace Mann Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.8% vs 66.7%).
- •Mark Twain Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.5).
- •Mark Twain Elementary is the larger school with 213 students compared with 207.
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 Horace Mann Elementary School better than Mark Twain Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Horace Mann Elementary School ranks higher (64.7 vs 48.9 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 Horace Mann Elementary School and Mark Twain Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Iowa City and Iowa City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horace Mann Elementary School: 207. Mark Twain Elementary: 213. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horace Mann Elementary School and Mark Twain Elementary rank in Iowa?
Horace Mann Elementary School is 492nd of 654 and Mark Twain Elementary is 608th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).