Cedar Heights Elementary School vs Central Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Heights Elementary School
Cedar Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
451 students
Central Middle School
Waterloo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
469 students
| Measure | Cedar Heights Elementary School Cedar Falls, Iowa | Central Middle School Waterloo, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #131 of 654 | #226 of 239 |
| National rank | #2979 of 50,301 | #8050 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 451 | 469 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.7% | 85.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 53% |
| city | Cedar Falls | Waterloo |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cedar Heights Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.8 vs 48.1).
- •Cedar Heights Elementary School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 53%).
- •Cedar Heights Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 45%).
- •Cedar Heights Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.7% vs 85.1%).
- •Central Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.7).
- •Central Middle School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 451.
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 Cedar Heights Elementary School better than Central Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cedar Heights Elementary School ranks higher (83.8 vs 48.1 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 Cedar Heights Elementary School and Central Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Cedar Falls and Waterloo in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Heights Elementary School: 451. Central Middle School: 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Heights Elementary School and Central Middle School rank in Iowa?
Cedar Heights Elementary School is 131st of 654 and Central Middle School is 226th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).