Bunger Middle School vs Highland Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bunger Middle School
Evansdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
440 students
Highland Elementary School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
448 students
| Measure | Bunger Middle School Evansdale, Iowa | Highland Elementary School Waterloo, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #215 of 239 | #588 of 654 |
| National rank | #6497 of 15,369 | #22845 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 440 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.5% | 89.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 59% |
| city | Evansdale | Waterloo |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bunger Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.3 vs 53.3).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 56%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 49%).
- •Bunger Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.5% vs 89.5%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.6).
- •Highland Elementary School is the larger school with 448 students compared with 440.
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 Bunger Middle School better than Highland Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bunger Middle School ranks higher (55.3 vs 53.3 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 Bunger Middle School and Highland Elementary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Evansdale and Waterloo in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bunger Middle School: 440. Highland Elementary School: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bunger Middle School and Highland Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Bunger Middle School is 215th of 239 and Highland Elementary School is 588th of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).