Berg Middle School vs Fort Dodge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 129 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
Fort Dodge Middle School
Fort Dodge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
765 students
| Measure | Berg Middle School Newton, Iowa | Fort Dodge Middle School Fort Dodge, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #150 of 239 | #223 of 239 |
| National rank | #2609 of 15,369 | #7725 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 790 | 765 |
| Enrollment | 790 | 765 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.4% | 55.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 44% |
| city | Newton | Fort Dodge |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Berg Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.6 vs 49.6).
- •Berg Middle School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 44%).
- •Berg Middle School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 52%).
- •Berg Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.4% vs 55.3%).
- •Berg Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.4).
- •Berg Middle School is the larger school with 790 students compared with 765.
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 Fort Dodge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Berg Middle School ranks higher (73.6 vs 49.6 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 Berg Middle School and Fort Dodge Middle School?
About 129 km in a straight line, between Newton and Fort Dodge in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berg Middle School: 790. Fort Dodge Middle School: 765. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berg Middle School and Fort Dodge Middle School rank in Iowa?
Berg Middle School is 150th of 239 and Fort Dodge Middle School is 223rd of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).