Indian Hills Junior High School vs Valerius Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indian Hills Junior High School
Clive · Public middle · Grades 7–8
661 students
Valerius Elementary School
Urbandale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
598 students
| Measure | Indian Hills Junior High School Clive, Iowa | Valerius Elementary School Urbandale, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #122 of 239 | #433 of 654 |
| National rank | #1994 of 15,369 | #11755 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 661 | 598 |
| Enrollment | 661 | 598 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.9% | 43.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | – |
| Math proficiency | 72% | – |
| city | Clive | Urbandale |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Indian Hills Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.0 vs 69.4).
- •Valerius Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.3% vs 51.9%).
- •Indian Hills Junior High School is the larger school with 661 students compared with 598.
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 Indian Hills Junior High School better than Valerius Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Indian Hills Junior High School ranks higher (77.0 vs 69.4 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 Indian Hills Junior High School and Valerius Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Clive and Urbandale in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian Hills Junior High School: 661. Valerius Elementary School: 598. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian Hills Junior High School and Valerius Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Indian Hills Junior High School is 122nd of 239 and Valerius Elementary School is 433rd of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).