Central Middle School vs George Washington Carver Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 5.7 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
George Washington Carver Academy
Waterloo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
455 students
| Measure | Central Middle School Waterloo, Iowa | George Washington Carver Academy Waterloo, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #226 of 239 | #237 of 239 |
| National rank | #8050 of 15,369 | #10894 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 469 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.1% | 90.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 41% |
| city | Waterloo | Waterloo |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.1 vs 34.8).
- •Central Middle School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 41%).
- •Central Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 36%).
- •Central Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.1% vs 90.5%).
- •Central Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.8).
- •Central Middle School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 455.
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 George Washington Carver Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Central Middle School ranks higher (48.1 vs 34.8 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 George Washington Carver Academy?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Waterloo in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle School: 469. George Washington Carver Academy: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle School and George Washington Carver Academy rank in Iowa?
Central Middle School is 226th of 239 and George Washington Carver Academy is 237th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).