Cardinal Junior High vs Central DeWitt Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 172 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardinal Junior High
Eldon · Public middle · Grades 5–8
314 students
Central DeWitt Intermediate School
DeWitt · Public middle · Grades 4–6
311 students
| Measure | Cardinal Junior High Eldon, Iowa | Central DeWitt Intermediate School DeWitt, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #217 of 239 | #46 of 239 |
| National rank | #6555 of 15,369 | #829 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 314 | 311 |
| Enrollment | 314 | 311 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.8% | 33.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 77% |
| city | Eldon | DeWitt |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central DeWitt Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 55.0).
- •Central DeWitt Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 54%).
- •Central DeWitt Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 58%).
- •Central DeWitt Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 60.8%).
- •Central DeWitt Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 18.5).
- •Cardinal Junior High is the larger school with 314 students compared with 311.
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 Cardinal Junior High better than Central DeWitt Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Central DeWitt Intermediate School ranks higher (84.4 vs 55.0 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 Cardinal Junior High and Central DeWitt Intermediate School?
About 172 km in a straight line, between Eldon and DeWitt in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cardinal Junior High: 314. Central DeWitt Intermediate School: 311. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cardinal Junior High and Central DeWitt Intermediate School rank in Iowa?
Cardinal Junior High is 217th of 239 and Central DeWitt Intermediate School is 46th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).