Lake Mills Middle School vs Nodaway Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 251 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Mills Middle School
Lake Mills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
146 students
Nodaway Valley Middle School
Fontanelle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
144 students
| Measure | Lake Mills Middle School Lake Mills, Iowa | Nodaway Valley Middle School Fontanelle, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #141 of 239 | #147 of 239 |
| National rank | #2392 of 15,369 | #2543 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 146 | 144 |
| Enrollment | 146 | 144 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 29.2 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| city | Lake Mills | Fontanelle |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (74.8 vs 74.0).
- •Nodaway Valley Middle School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Lake Mills Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39% vs 50%).
- •Nodaway Valley Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 29.2).
- •Lake Mills Middle School is the larger school with 146 students compared with 144.
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 Lake Mills Middle School better than Nodaway Valley 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 Lake Mills Middle School and Nodaway Valley Middle School?
About 251 km in a straight line, between Lake Mills and Fontanelle in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Mills Middle School: 146. Nodaway Valley Middle School: 144. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Mills Middle School and Nodaway Valley Middle School rank in Iowa?
Lake Mills Middle School is 141st of 239 and Nodaway Valley Middle School is 147th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).