Central DeWitt Middle School vs Ekstrand Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central DeWitt Middle School
De Witt · Public middle · Grades 7–8
244 students
Ekstrand Elementary School
De Witt · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
464 students
| Measure | Central DeWitt Middle School De Witt, Iowa | Ekstrand Elementary School De Witt, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #34 of 239 | #112 of 654 |
| National rank | #654 of 15,369 | #2560 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 244 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 244 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.7% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 77% |
| city | De Witt | De Witt |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central DeWitt Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.8 vs 84.7).
- •Central DeWitt Middle School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 77%).
- •Ekstrand Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 73%).
- •Central DeWitt Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.7% vs 30.2%).
- •Central DeWitt Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.6).
- •Ekstrand Elementary School is the larger school with 464 students compared with 244.
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 Middle School better than Ekstrand Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Central DeWitt Middle School ranks higher (85.8 vs 84.7 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 Middle School and Ekstrand Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between De Witt and De Witt in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central DeWitt Middle School: 244. Ekstrand Elementary School: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central DeWitt Middle School and Ekstrand Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Central DeWitt Middle School is 34th of 239 and Ekstrand Elementary School is 112th of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).