Central DeWitt Intermediate School vs Sheldon Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 460 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
Sheldon Middle School
Sheldon · Public middle · Grades 5–8
312 students
| Measure | Central DeWitt Intermediate School DeWitt, Iowa | Sheldon Middle School Sheldon, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #46 of 239 | #59 of 239 |
| National rank | #829 of 15,369 | #1009 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 311 | 312 |
| Enrollment | 311 | 312 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.1% | 37.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 78% |
| city | DeWitt | Sheldon |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central DeWitt Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 83.2).
- •Sheldon Middle School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 77%).
- •Sheldon Middle School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 73%).
- •Central DeWitt Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 37.2%).
- •Central DeWitt Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.6).
- •Sheldon Middle School is the larger school with 312 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 Central DeWitt Intermediate School better than Sheldon Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Central DeWitt Intermediate School ranks higher (84.4 vs 83.2 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 Central DeWitt Intermediate School and Sheldon Middle School?
About 460 km in a straight line, between DeWitt and Sheldon in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central DeWitt Intermediate School: 311. Sheldon Middle School: 312. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central DeWitt Intermediate School and Sheldon Middle School rank in Iowa?
Central DeWitt Intermediate School is 46th of 239 and Sheldon Middle School is 59th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).