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Jefferson Intermediate vs Madison Elementary School

A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 785 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureJefferson Intermediate
Pella, Iowa
Madison Elementary School
Pella, Iowa
Success Index (US)
90
Top 5%
91
Top 5%
State rank#7 of 239#9 of 654
National rank#289 of 15,369#644 of 50,301
SectorPublicPublic
TypeMiddleElementary
Year rangeGrades 4โ€“6Grades PKโ€“3
Students494401
Enrollment494401
Free/reduced-price lunch16.6%21.2%
Students per teacher14.512.2
Reading proficiency86%77%
Math proficiency84%87%
cityPellaPella
stateIowaIowa
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The verdict

  • โ€ขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (90.0 vs 90.7).
  • โ€ขMadison Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 84%).
  • โ€ขJefferson Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 77%).
  • โ€ขJefferson Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.6% vs 21.2%).
  • โ€ขMadison Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.5).
  • โ€ขJefferson Intermediate is the larger school with 494 students compared with 401.

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 Madison Elementary 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 Jefferson Intermediate and Madison Elementary School?

About 785 m in a straight line, between Pella and Pella in Iowa.

Which has the better Enrollment?

Jefferson Intermediate: 494. Madison Elementary School: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do Jefferson Intermediate and Madison Elementary School rank in Iowa?

Jefferson Intermediate is 7th of 239 and Madison Elementary School is 9th of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).