Loess Hills Elementary vs West Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 618 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Loess Hills Elementary
Sioux City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
578 students
West Middle School
Sioux City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
826 students
| Measure | Loess Hills Elementary Sioux City, Iowa | West Middle School Sioux City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #445 of 654 | #201 of 239 |
| National rank | #12280 of 50,301 | #5444 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 578 | 826 |
| Enrollment | 578 | 826 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.6% | 78.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 58% |
| city | Sioux City | Sioux City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Loess Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 60.2).
- •Loess Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 58%).
- •Loess Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 59%).
- •Loess Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.6% vs 78.8%).
- •Loess Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 12.9).
- •West Middle School is the larger school with 826 students compared with 578.
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 Loess Hills Elementary better than West Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Loess Hills Elementary ranks higher (68.6 vs 60.2 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 Loess Hills Elementary and West Middle School?
About 618 m in a straight line, between Sioux City and Sioux City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Loess Hills Elementary: 578. West Middle School: 826. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Loess Hills Elementary and West Middle School rank in Iowa?
Loess Hills Elementary is 445th of 654 and West Middle School is 201st of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).