Karen Acres Elementary School vs Urbandale Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Karen Acres Elementary School
Urbandale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
233 students
Urbandale Middle School
Urbandale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
892 students
| Measure | Karen Acres Elementary School Urbandale, Iowa | Urbandale Middle School Urbandale, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #232 of 654 | #90 of 239 |
| National rank | #5309 of 50,301 | #1505 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 233 | 892 |
| Enrollment | 233 | 892 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.8% | 41.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 79% |
| city | Urbandale | Urbandale |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (79.4 vs 79.9).
- •Karen Acres Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 79%).
- •Urbandale Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Urbandale Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.4% vs 52.8%).
- •Karen Acres Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.4).
- •Urbandale Middle School is the larger school with 892 students compared with 233.
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 Karen Acres Elementary School better than Urbandale 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 Karen Acres Elementary School and Urbandale Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Urbandale and Urbandale in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Karen Acres Elementary School: 233. Urbandale Middle School: 892. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Karen Acres Elementary School and Urbandale Middle School rank in Iowa?
Karen Acres Elementary School is 232nd of 654 and Urbandale Middle School is 90th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).