Missouri Valley Elementary vs West Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 343 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Missouri Valley Elementary
Missouri Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
359 students
West Elementary School
Independence · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
360 students
| Measure | Missouri Valley Elementary Missouri Valley, Iowa | West Elementary School Independence, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #472 of 654 | #157 of 654 |
| National rank | #13587 of 50,301 | #3602 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 359 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.3% | 39.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 76% |
| city | Missouri Valley | Independence |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.6 vs 66.8).
- •West Elementary School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 62%).
- •West Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 62%).
- •West Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.4% vs 51.3%).
- •West Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.4).
- •West Elementary School is the larger school with 360 students compared with 359.
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 Missouri Valley Elementary better than West Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), West Elementary School ranks higher (82.6 vs 66.8 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 Missouri Valley Elementary and West Elementary School?
About 343 km in a straight line, between Missouri Valley and Independence in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Missouri Valley Elementary: 359. West Elementary School: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Missouri Valley Elementary and West Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Missouri Valley Elementary is 472nd of 654 and West Elementary School is 157th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).