Berg Middle School vs Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 4.2 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
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Newton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
380 students
| Measure | Berg Middle School Newton, Iowa | Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Newton, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #150 of 239 | #239 of 654 |
| National rank | #2609 of 15,369 | #5445 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 790 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 790 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.4% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 77% |
| city | Newton | Newton |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.2 vs 73.6).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 70%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 70%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45% vs 53.4%).
- •Berg Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.6).
- •Berg Middle School is the larger school with 790 students compared with 380.
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 Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks higher (79.2 vs 73.6 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 Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Newton and Newton in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berg Middle School: 790. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berg Middle School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Berg Middle School is 150th of 239 and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is 239th of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).