St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HS vs Storm Lake Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HS
Storm Lake · Charter high · Grades 12–12
50 students
Storm Lake Middle School
Storm Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
651 students
| Measure | St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HS Storm Lake, Iowa | Storm Lake Middle School Storm Lake, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #203 of 239 |
| National rank | – | #5506 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 12–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 50 | 651 |
| Enrollment | 50 | 651 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44% | 72.8% |
| Students per teacher | – | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 56% |
| Math proficiency | – | 60% |
| city | Storm Lake | Storm Lake |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (60.4 vs 59.9).
- •St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44% vs 72.8%).
- •Storm Lake Middle School is the larger school with 651 students compared with 50.
- •St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HS is a charter school while Storm Lake Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HS better than Storm Lake 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 St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HS and Storm Lake Middle School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Storm Lake and Storm Lake in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HS: 50. Storm Lake Middle School: 651. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HS and Storm Lake Middle School rank in Iowa?
St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HS is unranked and Storm Lake Middle School is 203rd of 239 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).