Pella Middle School vs Spirit Lake Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 287 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pella Middle School
Pella · Public middle · Grades 7–8
375 students
Spirit Lake Middle School
Spirit Lake · Public middle · Grades 5–8
379 students
| Measure | Pella Middle School Pella, Iowa | Spirit Lake Middle School Spirit Lake, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #12 of 239 | #70 of 239 |
| National rank | #359 of 15,369 | #1176 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 375 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 375 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.7% | 28.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 82% |
| city | Pella | Spirit Lake |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pella Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.0 vs 82.0).
- •Pella Middle School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 82%).
- •Pella Middle School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 75%).
- •Pella Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.7% vs 28.5%).
- •Pella Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.5).
- •Spirit Lake Middle School is the larger school with 379 students compared with 375.
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 Pella Middle School better than Spirit Lake Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Pella Middle School ranks higher (89.0 vs 82.0 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 Pella Middle School and Spirit Lake Middle School?
About 287 km in a straight line, between Pella and Spirit Lake in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pella Middle School: 375. Spirit Lake Middle School: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pella Middle School and Spirit Lake Middle School rank in Iowa?
Pella Middle School is 12th of 239 and Spirit Lake Middle School is 70th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).