Madison Elementary School vs Sudlow Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madison Elementary School
Davenport · Public elementary · Grades K–5
318 students
Sudlow Middle School
Davenport · Public middle · Grades 6–8
734 students
| Measure | Madison Elementary School Davenport, Iowa | Sudlow Middle School Davenport, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #629 of 654 | #167 of 239 |
| National rank | #30427 of 50,301 | #3200 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 318 | 734 |
| Enrollment | 318 | 734 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.5% | 48.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 61% |
| city | Davenport | Davenport |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sudlow Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 42.3).
- •Sudlow Middle School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 48%).
- •Sudlow Middle School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 35%).
- •Sudlow Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.8% vs 80.5%).
- •Madison Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.1).
- •Sudlow Middle School is the larger school with 734 students compared with 318.
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 Madison Elementary School better than Sudlow Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sudlow Middle School ranks higher (70.7 vs 42.3 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 Madison Elementary School and Sudlow Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Davenport and Davenport in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madison Elementary School: 318. Sudlow Middle School: 734. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madison Elementary School and Sudlow Middle School rank in Iowa?
Madison Elementary School is 629th of 654 and Sudlow Middle School is 167th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).