Central DeWitt Intermediate School vs Clear Lake Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 275 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central DeWitt Intermediate School
DeWitt · Public middle · Grades 4–6
311 students
Clear Lake Middle School
Clear Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
308 students
| Measure | Central DeWitt Intermediate School DeWitt, Iowa | Clear Lake Middle School Clear Lake, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #46 of 239 | #52 of 239 |
| National rank | #829 of 15,369 | #936 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 311 | 308 |
| Enrollment | 311 | 308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.1% | 32.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 78% |
| city | DeWitt | Clear Lake |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (84.4 vs 83.6).
- •Clear Lake Middle School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 77%).
- •Clear Lake Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 73%).
- •Clear Lake Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.1% vs 33.1%).
- •Central DeWitt Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.0).
- •Central DeWitt Intermediate School is the larger school with 311 students compared with 308.
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 Central DeWitt Intermediate School better than Clear Lake Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Central DeWitt Intermediate School and Clear Lake Middle School?
About 275 km in a straight line, between DeWitt and Clear Lake in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central DeWitt Intermediate School: 311. Clear Lake Middle School: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central DeWitt Intermediate School and Clear Lake Middle School rank in Iowa?
Central DeWitt Intermediate School is 46th of 239 and Clear Lake Middle School is 52nd of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).