Urbandale High School vs Urbandale Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 792 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Urbandale High School
Urbandale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,301 students
Urbandale Middle School
Urbandale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
892 students
| Measure | Urbandale High School Urbandale, Iowa | Urbandale Middle School Urbandale, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #177 of 319 | #90 of 239 |
| National rank | #2551 of 16,910 | #1505 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,301 | 892 |
| Enrollment | 1,301 | 892 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.4% | 41.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 79% |
| city | Urbandale | Urbandale |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Urbandale Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 73.2).
- •Urbandale Middle School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 66%).
- •Urbandale Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 74%).
- •Urbandale High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.4% vs 41.4%).
- •Urbandale High School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.4).
- •Urbandale High School is the larger school with 1,301 students compared with 892.
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 Urbandale High School better than Urbandale Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Urbandale Middle School ranks higher (79.9 vs 73.2 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 Urbandale High School and Urbandale Middle School?
About 792 m in a straight line, between Urbandale and Urbandale in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Urbandale High School: 1,301. Urbandale Middle School: 892. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Urbandale High School and Urbandale Middle School rank in Iowa?
Urbandale High School is 177th of 319 and Urbandale Middle School is 90th of 239 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).