Janesville Elementary School vs Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Janesville Elementary School
Janesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
269 students
Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School
Waverly · Public middle · Grades 5–8
681 students
| Measure | Janesville Elementary School Janesville, Iowa | Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School Waverly, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #123 of 654 | #41 of 239 |
| National rank | #2719 of 50,301 | #752 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 269 | 681 |
| Enrollment | 269 | 681 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.9% | 24.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 81% |
| city | Janesville | Waverly |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (84.4 vs 85.1).
- •Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 67%).
- •Janesville Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 71%).
- •Janesville Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.9% vs 24.8%).
- •Janesville Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 13.9).
- •Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School is the larger school with 681 students compared with 269.
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 Janesville Elementary School better than Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Janesville Elementary School and Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Janesville and Waverly in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Janesville Elementary School: 269. Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School: 681. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Janesville Elementary School and Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School rank in Iowa?
Janesville Elementary School is 123rd of 654 and Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School is 41st of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).