Berg Middle School vs Emerson Hough Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berg Middle School
Newton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
790 students
Emerson Hough Elementary School
Newton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
336 students
| Measure | Berg Middle School Newton, Iowa | Emerson Hough Elementary School Newton, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #150 of 239 | #349 of 654 |
| National rank | #2609 of 15,369 | #8317 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 790 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 790 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.4% | 57.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 72% |
| city | Newton | Newton |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (73.6 vs 74.4).
- •Emerson Hough Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •Berg Middle School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 67%).
- •Berg Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.4% vs 57.1%).
- •Emerson Hough Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.1).
- •Berg Middle School is the larger school with 790 students compared with 336.
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 Berg Middle School better than Emerson Hough Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Berg Middle School and Emerson Hough Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Newton and Newton in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berg Middle School: 790. Emerson Hough Elementary School: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berg Middle School and Emerson Hough Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Berg Middle School is 150th of 239 and Emerson Hough Elementary School is 349th of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).