Liberty Elementary School vs West Middle 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.
Liberty Elementary School
Sioux City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
659 students
West Middle School
Sioux City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
826 students
| Measure | Liberty Elementary School Sioux City, Iowa | West Middle School Sioux City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #623 of 654 | #201 of 239 |
| National rank | #27767 of 50,301 | #5444 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 659 | 826 |
| Enrollment | 659 | 826 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.8% | 78.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 58% |
| city | Sioux City | Sioux City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.2 vs 46.2).
- •West Middle School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 53%).
- •West Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 43%).
- •West Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.8% vs 84.8%).
- •West Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.2).
- •West Middle School is the larger school with 826 students compared with 659.
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 Liberty Elementary School better than West Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), West Middle School ranks higher (60.2 vs 46.2 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 Liberty Elementary School and West Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Sioux City and Sioux City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Liberty Elementary School: 659. West Middle School: 826. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Liberty Elementary School and West Middle School rank in Iowa?
Liberty Elementary School is 623rd of 654 and West Middle School is 201st of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).