Johnson Elementary vs Spencer Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Johnson Elementary
Spencer · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
201 students
Spencer Middle School
Spencer · Public middle · Grades 6–8
514 students
| Measure | Johnson Elementary Spencer, Iowa | Spencer Middle School Spencer, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #507 of 654 | #133 of 239 |
| National rank | #15453 of 50,301 | #2224 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 201 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 201 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.2% | 48.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 79% |
| Math proficiency | – | 83% |
| city | Spencer | Spencer |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spencer Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 64.0).
- •Spencer Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.4% vs 53.2%).
- •Johnson Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 17.7).
- •Spencer Middle School is the larger school with 514 students compared with 201.
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 Johnson Elementary better than Spencer Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Spencer Middle School ranks higher (75.8 vs 64.0 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 Johnson Elementary and Spencer Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Spencer and Spencer in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Johnson Elementary: 201. Spencer Middle School: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Johnson Elementary and Spencer Middle School rank in Iowa?
Johnson Elementary is 507th of 654 and Spencer Middle School is 133rd of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).