Norwalk Middle School vs West Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 257 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norwalk Middle School
Norwalk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
824 students
West Middle School
Sioux City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
826 students
| Measure | Norwalk Middle School Norwalk, Iowa | West Middle School Sioux City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #39 of 239 | #201 of 239 |
| National rank | #722 of 15,369 | #5444 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 824 | 826 |
| Enrollment | 824 | 826 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.1% | 78.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 58% |
| city | Norwalk | Sioux City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norwalk Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.3 vs 60.2).
- •Norwalk Middle School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 58%).
- •Norwalk Middle School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 59%).
- •Norwalk Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.1% vs 78.8%).
- •West Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.5).
- •West Middle School is the larger school with 826 students compared with 824.
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 Norwalk Middle School better than West Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Norwalk Middle School ranks higher (85.3 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 Norwalk Middle School and West Middle School?
About 257 km in a straight line, between Norwalk and Sioux City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Norwalk Middle School: 824. West Middle School: 826. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Norwalk Middle School and West Middle School rank in Iowa?
Norwalk Middle School is 39th of 239 and West Middle School is 201st of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).