Concord Intermediate School vs DeKalb Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 78 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Concord Intermediate School
Elkhart · Public middle · Grades 5–6
756 students
DeKalb Middle School
Waterloo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
759 students
| Measure | Concord Intermediate School Elkhart, Indiana | DeKalb Middle School Waterloo, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #196 of 335 | #82 of 335 |
| National rank | #8164 of 15,369 | #4924 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 756 | 759 |
| Enrollment | 756 | 759 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62% | 45.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 49% |
| city | Elkhart | Waterloo |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DeKalb Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.5 vs 47.6).
- •DeKalb Middle School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 48%).
- •DeKalb Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 50%).
- •DeKalb Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.8% vs 62%).
- •DeKalb Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 18.4).
- •DeKalb Middle School is the larger school with 759 students compared with 756.
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 Concord Intermediate School better than DeKalb Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), DeKalb Middle School ranks higher (62.5 vs 47.6 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 Concord Intermediate School and DeKalb Middle School?
About 78 km in a straight line, between Elkhart and Waterloo in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Concord Intermediate School: 756. DeKalb Middle School: 759. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Concord Intermediate School and DeKalb Middle School rank in Indiana?
Concord Intermediate School is 196th of 335 and DeKalb Middle School is 82nd of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).