Central Middle School vs Fred Becker Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 903 m 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
Fred Becker Elementary School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
501 students
| Measure | Central Middle School Waterloo, Iowa | Fred Becker Elementary School Waterloo, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #226 of 239 | #595 of 654 |
| National rank | #8050 of 15,369 | #23677 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 469 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.1% | 78% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 49% |
| city | Waterloo | Waterloo |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fred Becker Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.1 vs 48.1).
- •Central Middle School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 49%).
- •Fred Becker Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 45%).
- •Fred Becker Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78% vs 85.1%).
- •Fred Becker Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.4).
- •Fred Becker Elementary School is the larger school with 501 students compared with 469.
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 Fred Becker Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Fred Becker Elementary School ranks higher (52.1 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 Fred Becker Elementary School?
About 903 m in a straight line, between Waterloo and Waterloo in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle School: 469. Fred Becker Elementary School: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle School and Fred Becker Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Central Middle School is 226th of 239 and Fred Becker Elementary School is 595th of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).