South Central Calhoun Elementary School vs South Central Calhoun Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Central Calhoun Elementary School
Rockwell City · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
299 students
South Central Calhoun Middle School
Rockwell City · Public middle · Grades 4–8
329 students
| Measure | South Central Calhoun Elementary School Rockwell City, Iowa | South Central Calhoun Middle School Rockwell City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #254 of 654 | #102 of 239 |
| National rank | #5877 of 50,301 | #1664 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 299 | 329 |
| Enrollment | 299 | 329 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.5% | 42.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 70% |
| city | Rockwell City | Rockwell City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (78.5 vs 78.9).
- •South Central Calhoun Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •South Central Calhoun Middle School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 67%).
- •South Central Calhoun Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.6% vs 44.5%).
- •South Central Calhoun Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.3).
- •South Central Calhoun Middle School is the larger school with 329 students compared with 299.
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 South Central Calhoun Elementary School better than South Central Calhoun Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are South Central Calhoun Elementary School and South Central Calhoun Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Rockwell City and Rockwell City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Central Calhoun Elementary School: 299. South Central Calhoun Middle School: 329. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Central Calhoun Elementary School and South Central Calhoun Middle School rank in Iowa?
South Central Calhoun Elementary School is 254th of 654 and South Central Calhoun Middle School is 102nd of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).