Jefferson Intermediate vs Le Mars Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 310 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Intermediate
Pella · Public middle · Grades 4–6
494 students
Le Mars Middle School
Le Mars · Public middle · Grades 6–8
487 students
| Measure | Jefferson Intermediate Pella, Iowa | Le Mars Middle School Le Mars, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #7 of 239 | #86 of 239 |
| National rank | #289 of 15,369 | #1458 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 494 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.6% | 39.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 82% |
| city | Pella | Le Mars |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.0 vs 80.2).
- •Jefferson Intermediate does better on math proficiency (84% vs 82%).
- •Jefferson Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 74%).
- •Jefferson Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.6% vs 39.8%).
- •Jefferson Intermediate does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.2).
- •Jefferson Intermediate is the larger school with 494 students compared with 487.
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 Jefferson Intermediate better than Le Mars Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Intermediate ranks higher (90.0 vs 80.2 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 Jefferson Intermediate and Le Mars Middle School?
About 310 km in a straight line, between Pella and Le Mars in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Intermediate: 494. Le Mars Middle School: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Intermediate and Le Mars Middle School rank in Iowa?
Jefferson Intermediate is 7th of 239 and Le Mars Middle School is 86th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).