Central Middle School vs Franklin Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 83 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Middle School
Waterloo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
469 students
Franklin Middle School
Cedar Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
469 students
| Measure | Central Middle School Waterloo, Iowa | Franklin Middle School Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #226 of 239 | #166 of 239 |
| National rank | #8050 of 15,369 | #3159 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 469 | 469 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.1% | 58.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 63% |
| city | Waterloo | Cedar Rapids |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 48.1).
- •Franklin Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 53%).
- •Franklin Middle School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 45%).
- •Franklin Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.6% vs 85.1%).
- •Central Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.2).
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 Middle School better than Franklin Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Middle School ranks higher (70.8 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 Central Middle School and Franklin Middle School?
About 83 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Cedar Rapids in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle School: 469. Franklin Middle School: 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle School and Franklin Middle School rank in Iowa?
Central Middle School is 226th of 239 and Franklin Middle School is 166th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).