Knoxville Middle School vs Northstar Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knoxville Middle School
Knoxville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
323 students
Northstar Elementary School
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
348 students
| Measure | Knoxville Middle School Knoxville, Iowa | Northstar Elementary School Knoxville, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #143 of 239 | #461 of 654 |
| National rank | #2444 of 15,369 | #13098 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 323 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 323 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.7% | 49.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 68% |
| city | Knoxville | Knoxville |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Knoxville Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 67.5).
- •Knoxville Middle School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 68%).
- •Knoxville Middle School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 57%).
- •Northstar Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.1% vs 51.7%).
- •Knoxville Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.5).
- •Northstar Elementary School is the larger school with 348 students compared with 323.
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 Knoxville Middle School better than Northstar Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Knoxville Middle School ranks higher (74.5 vs 67.5 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 Knoxville Middle School and Northstar Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Knoxville and Knoxville in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Knoxville Middle School: 323. Northstar Elementary School: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Knoxville Middle School and Northstar Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Knoxville Middle School is 143rd of 239 and Northstar Elementary School is 461st of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).