Humboldt Middle School vs Taft Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Humboldt Middle School
Humboldt · Public middle · Grades 5–8
454 students
Taft Elementary School
Humboldt · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
369 students
| Measure | Humboldt Middle School Humboldt, Iowa | Taft Elementary School Humboldt, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #78 of 239 | #3 of 654 |
| National rank | #1301 of 15,369 | #428 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 1–4 |
| Students | 454 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.4% | 30.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 87% |
| city | Humboldt | Humboldt |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Taft Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.9 vs 81.2).
- •Taft Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 79%).
- •Taft Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Humboldt Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.4% vs 30.6%).
- •Taft Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 16.8).
- •Humboldt Middle School is the larger school with 454 students compared with 369.
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 Humboldt Middle School better than Taft Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Taft Elementary School ranks higher (91.9 vs 81.2 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 Humboldt Middle School and Taft Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Humboldt and Humboldt in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Humboldt Middle School: 454. Taft Elementary School: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Humboldt Middle School and Taft Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Humboldt Middle School is 78th of 239 and Taft Elementary School is 3rd of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).