Castle North Middle School vs DeKalb Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 429 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle North Middle School
Newburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
758 students
DeKalb Middle School
Waterloo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
759 students
| Measure | Castle North Middle School Newburgh, Indiana | DeKalb Middle School Waterloo, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #14 of 335 | #82 of 335 |
| National rank | #1964 of 15,369 | #4924 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 758 | 759 |
| Enrollment | 758 | 759 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.2% | 45.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 49% |
| city | Newburgh | Waterloo |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Castle North Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 62.5).
- •Castle North Middle School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 49%).
- •Castle North Middle School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 64%).
- •Castle North Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.2% vs 45.8%).
- •DeKalb Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 18.5).
- •DeKalb Middle School is the larger school with 759 students compared with 758.
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 Castle North Middle School better than DeKalb Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Castle North Middle School ranks higher (77.1 vs 62.5 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 Castle North Middle School and DeKalb Middle School?
About 429 km in a straight line, between Newburgh and Waterloo in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castle North Middle School: 758. DeKalb Middle School: 759. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castle North Middle School and DeKalb Middle School rank in Indiana?
Castle North Middle School is 14th of 335 and DeKalb Middle School is 82nd of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).