Mark Twain Elementary vs Southeast Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mark Twain Elementary
Iowa City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
213 students
Southeast Middle School
Iowa City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,269 students
| Measure | Mark Twain Elementary Iowa City, Iowa | Southeast Middle School Iowa City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #608 of 654 | #173 of 239 |
| National rank | #25899 of 50,301 | #3521 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 213 | 1,269 |
| Enrollment | 213 | 1,269 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.7% | 47.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| city | Iowa City | Iowa City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southeast Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.2 vs 48.9).
- •Southeast Middle School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Southeast Middle School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 47%).
- •Southeast Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.4% vs 66.7%).
- •Mark Twain Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 15.5).
- •Southeast Middle School is the larger school with 1,269 students compared with 213.
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 Mark Twain Elementary better than Southeast Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Southeast Middle School ranks higher (69.2 vs 48.9 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 Mark Twain Elementary and Southeast Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Iowa City and Iowa City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mark Twain Elementary: 213. Southeast Middle School: 1,269. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mark Twain Elementary and Southeast Middle School rank in Iowa?
Mark Twain Elementary is 608th of 654 and Southeast Middle School is 173rd of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).