Indianola Middle School vs Wilder Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 4.3 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
Wilder Elementary School
Indianola · Public elementary · Grades K–5
456 students
| Measure | Indianola Middle School Indianola, Iowa | Wilder Elementary School Indianola, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #65 of 239 | #303 of 654 |
| National rank | #1085 of 15,369 | #6913 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 818 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 818 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 36.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 67% |
| city | Indianola | Indianola |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Indianola Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 76.7).
- •Indianola Middle School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 67%).
- •Indianola Middle School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 65%).
- •Indianola Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 36.2%).
- •Wilder Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.6).
- •Indianola Middle School is the larger school with 818 students compared with 456.
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 Wilder Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Indianola Middle School ranks higher (82.7 vs 76.7 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 Wilder Elementary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Indianola and Indianola in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indianola Middle School: 818. Wilder Elementary School: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indianola Middle School and Wilder Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Indianola Middle School is 65th of 239 and Wilder Elementary School is 303rd of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).