Indianola Middle School vs Whittier Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 3.1 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
Whittier Elementary School
Indianola · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
369 students
| Measure | Indianola Middle School Indianola, Iowa | Whittier Elementary School Indianola, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #65 of 239 | #221 of 654 |
| National rank | #1085 of 15,369 | #5158 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 818 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 818 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 31.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 82% |
| city | Indianola | Indianola |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Indianola Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 79.7).
- •Whittier Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 79%).
- •Indianola Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 31.2%).
- •Indianola Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.0).
- •Indianola Middle School is the larger school with 818 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 Indianola Middle School better than Whittier Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Indianola Middle School ranks higher (82.7 vs 79.7 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 Whittier Elementary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Indianola and Indianola in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indianola Middle School: 818. Whittier Elementary School: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indianola Middle School and Whittier Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Indianola Middle School is 65th of 239 and Whittier Elementary School is 221st of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).