Penn Elementary School vs Solon Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 9.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penn Elementary School
North Liberty · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
512 students
Solon Middle School
Solon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
320 students
| Measure | Penn Elementary School North Liberty, Iowa | Solon Middle School Solon, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #186 of 654 | #1 of 239 |
| National rank | #4275 of 50,301 | #75 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 512 | 320 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.3% | 11.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 87% |
| city | North Liberty | Solon |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Solon Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.1 vs 81.3).
- •Solon Middle School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 76%).
- •Solon Middle School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 68%).
- •Solon Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.3% vs 13.3%).
- •Solon Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.5).
- •Penn Elementary School is the larger school with 512 students compared with 320.
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 Penn Elementary School better than Solon Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Solon Middle School ranks higher (94.1 vs 81.3 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 Penn Elementary School and Solon Middle School?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between North Liberty and Solon in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Penn Elementary School: 512. Solon Middle School: 320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Penn Elementary School and Solon Middle School rank in Iowa?
Penn Elementary School is 186th of 654 and Solon Middle School is 1st of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).