Central Middle School vs Kingsley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 3.5 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
Kingsley Elementary School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
337 students
| Measure | Central Middle School Waterloo, Iowa | Kingsley Elementary School Waterloo, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #226 of 239 | #363 of 654 |
| National rank | #8050 of 15,369 | #8785 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 469 | 337 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 337 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.1% | 49.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 67% |
| city | Waterloo | Waterloo |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kingsley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 48.1).
- •Kingsley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 53%).
- •Kingsley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 45%).
- •Kingsley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.9% vs 85.1%).
- •Kingsley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.4).
- •Central Middle School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 337.
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 Kingsley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kingsley Elementary School ranks higher (73.7 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 Kingsley Elementary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Waterloo in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle School: 469. Kingsley Elementary School: 337. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle School and Kingsley Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Central Middle School is 226th of 239 and Kingsley Elementary School is 363rd of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).