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Aldo Leopold Intermediate School vs. Mediapolis Middle School

Should you attend Aldo Leopold Intermediate School or Mediapolis Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School
3075 Sunnyside
Burlington, IA 52601
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Mediapolis Middle School
725 N. Northfield
Mediapolis, IA 52637
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Aldo Leopold Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Mediapolis Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 424 students in grades 5-6, Aldo Leopold Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 225 students in grades 6-8, Mediapolis Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
5-6
6-8
Total Students
424 students
225 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Aldo Leopold Intermediate School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mediapolis Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Aldo Leopold Intermediate School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mediapolis Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
10 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Aldo Leopold Intermediate School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mediapolis Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Aldo Leopold Intermediate School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Burlington Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mediapolis Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mediapolis Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1143 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
#193 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Aldo Leopold Intermediate School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mediapolis Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
42%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
74%
(Top 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Aldo Leopold Intermediate School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Burlington Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mediapolis Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mediapolis Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
51%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
88%
(Top 5% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Aldo Leopold Intermediate School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Burlington Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mediapolis Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mediapolis Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
38%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
80-84%
(Top 10% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Aldo Leopold Intermediate School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Burlington Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mediapolis Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mediapolis Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Aldo Leopold Intermediate School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mediapolis Middle School by grade.
Grade 5 Students
213
-
Grade 6 Students
211
81
Grade 7 Students
-
72
Grade 8 Students
-
72

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Aldo Leopold Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Burlington Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Aldo Leopold Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Burlington Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mediapolis Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mediapolis Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Aldo Leopold Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Burlington Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mediapolis Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mediapolis Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
17%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Aldo Leopold Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Burlington Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mediapolis Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mediapolis Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
63%
93%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Aldo Leopold Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Burlington Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mediapolis Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mediapolis Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Aldo Leopold Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Burlington Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mediapolis Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mediapolis Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.56
0.13
This chart showcases the diversity score of Aldo Leopold Intermediate School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Burlington Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mediapolis Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mediapolis Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
22%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Aldo Leopold Intermediate School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Burlington Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mediapolis Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mediapolis Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Aldo Leopold Intermediate School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Burlington Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mediapolis Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mediapolis Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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