Central Elementary School vs Northwest Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
Coralville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
343 students
Northwest Middle School
Coralville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,113 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Coralville, Iowa | Northwest Middle School Coralville, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #356 of 654 | #131 of 239 |
| National rank | #8565 of 50,301 | #2123 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 343 | 1,113 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 1,113 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.1% | 45.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 71% |
| city | Coralville | Coralville |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 74.0).
- •Northwest Middle School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 67%).
- •Northwest Middle School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 62%).
- •Northwest Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.2% vs 48.1%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.5).
- •Northwest Middle School is the larger school with 1,113 students compared with 343.
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 Elementary School better than Northwest Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest Middle School ranks higher (76.3 vs 74.0 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 Central Elementary School and Northwest Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Coralville and Coralville in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 343. Northwest Middle School: 1,113. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and Northwest Middle School rank in Iowa?
Central Elementary School is 356th of 654 and Northwest Middle School is 131st of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).