Indianola Middle School vs Norwalk Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 17 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indianola Middle School
Indianola · Public middle · Grades 6–8
818 students
Norwalk Middle School
Norwalk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
824 students
| Measure | Indianola Middle School Indianola, Iowa | Norwalk Middle School Norwalk, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #65 of 239 | #39 of 239 |
| National rank | #1085 of 15,369 | #722 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 818 | 824 |
| Enrollment | 818 | 824 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 18.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 78% |
| city | Indianola | Norwalk |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norwalk Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.3 vs 82.7).
- •Indianola Middle School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 78%).
- •Norwalk Middle School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 72%).
- •Norwalk Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.1% vs 30.2%).
- •Indianola Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.5).
- •Norwalk Middle School is the larger school with 824 students compared with 818.
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 Indianola Middle School better than Norwalk Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Norwalk Middle School ranks higher (85.3 vs 82.7 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 Indianola Middle School and Norwalk Middle School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Indianola and Norwalk in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indianola Middle School: 818. Norwalk Middle School: 824. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indianola Middle School and Norwalk Middle School rank in Iowa?
Indianola Middle School is 65th of 239 and Norwalk Middle School is 39th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).