Country Meadow Elementary School vs DeKalb Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 9.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Country Meadow Elementary School
Ashley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
314 students
DeKalb Middle School
Waterloo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
759 students
| Measure | Country Meadow Elementary School Ashley, Indiana | DeKalb Middle School Waterloo, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #644 of 1,053 | #82 of 335 |
| National rank | #26537 of 50,301 | #4924 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 314 | 759 |
| Enrollment | 314 | 759 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.1% | 45.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 49% |
| city | Ashley | Waterloo |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DeKalb Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.5 vs 47.9).
- •Country Meadow Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 49%).
- •DeKalb Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 37%).
- •DeKalb Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.8% vs 48.1%).
- •DeKalb Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.4).
- •DeKalb Middle School is the larger school with 759 students compared with 314.
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 Country Meadow Elementary School better than DeKalb Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), DeKalb Middle School ranks higher (62.5 vs 47.9 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 Country Meadow Elementary School and DeKalb Middle School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Ashley and Waterloo in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Country Meadow Elementary School: 314. DeKalb Middle School: 759. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Country Meadow Elementary School and DeKalb Middle School rank in Indiana?
Country Meadow Elementary School is 644th of 1,053 and DeKalb Middle School is 82nd of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).