Winterset Elementary School vs Winterset Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Winterset Elementary School
Winterset · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
488 students
Winterset Middle School
Winterset · Public middle · Grades 4–6
351 students
| Measure | Winterset Elementary School Winterset, Iowa | Winterset Middle School Winterset, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #469 of 654 | #35 of 239 |
| National rank | #13400 of 50,301 | #691 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 488 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.8% | 30.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 84% |
| city | Winterset | Winterset |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Winterset Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.6 vs 67.1).
- •Winterset Middle School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 67%).
- •Winterset Middle School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 52%).
- •Winterset Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.5% vs 32.8%).
- •Winterset Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.3).
- •Winterset Elementary School is the larger school with 488 students compared with 351.
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 Winterset Elementary School better than Winterset Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Winterset Middle School ranks higher (85.6 vs 67.1 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 Winterset Elementary School and Winterset Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Winterset and Winterset in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Winterset Elementary School: 488. Winterset Middle School: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Winterset Elementary School and Winterset Middle School rank in Iowa?
Winterset Elementary School is 469th of 654 and Winterset Middle School is 35th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).