DeKalb Middle School vs James R Watson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DeKalb Middle School
Waterloo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
759 students
James R Watson Elementary School
Auburn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
590 students
| Measure | DeKalb Middle School Waterloo, Indiana | James R Watson Elementary School Auburn, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #82 of 335 | #378 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #4924 of 15,369 | #18187 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 759 | 590 |
| Enrollment | 759 | 590 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.8% | 40.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 60% |
| city | Waterloo | Auburn |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DeKalb Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.5 vs 60.0).
- •James R Watson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 49%).
- •DeKalb Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 56%).
- •James R Watson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.2% vs 45.8%).
- •DeKalb Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 19.7).
- •DeKalb Middle School is the larger school with 759 students compared with 590.
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 DeKalb Middle School better than James R Watson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), DeKalb Middle School ranks higher (62.5 vs 60.0 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 DeKalb Middle School and James R Watson Elementary School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Auburn in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DeKalb Middle School: 759. James R Watson Elementary School: 590. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DeKalb Middle School and James R Watson Elementary School rank in Indiana?
DeKalb Middle School is 82nd of 335 and James R Watson Elementary School is 378th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).