Madison Elementary School vs Pella High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 695 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madison Elementary School
Pella · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
401 students
Pella High School
Pella · Public high · Grades 9–12
801 students
| Measure | Madison Elementary School Pella, Iowa | Pella High School Pella, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #9 of 654 | #30 of 319 |
| National rank | #644 of 50,301 | #641 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 401 | 801 |
| Enrollment | 401 | 801 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.2% | 14.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 82% |
| city | Pella | Pella |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.7 vs 85.0).
- •Madison Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Pella High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Pella High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.6% vs 21.2%).
- •Madison Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 16.3).
- •Pella High School is the larger school with 801 students compared with 401.
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 Pella High School?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Elementary School ranks higher (90.7 vs 85.0 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 Pella High School?
About 695 m in a straight line, between Pella and Pella in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madison Elementary School: 401. Pella High School: 801. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madison Elementary School and Pella High School rank in Iowa?
Madison Elementary School is 9th of 654 and Pella High School is 30th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).