Central Middle School vs Peet Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 4.0 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
Peet Junior High School
Cedar Falls · Public middle · Grades 7–9
695 students
| Measure | Central Middle School Waterloo, Iowa | Peet Junior High School Cedar Falls, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #226 of 239 | #16 of 239 |
| National rank | #8050 of 15,369 | #432 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 469 | 695 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 695 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.1% | 20.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 85% |
| city | Waterloo | Cedar Falls |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peet Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.3 vs 48.1).
- •Peet Junior High School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 53%).
- •Peet Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 45%).
- •Peet Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.3% vs 85.1%).
- •Central Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.2).
- •Peet Junior High School is the larger school with 695 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 Peet Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Peet Junior High School ranks higher (88.3 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 Peet Junior High School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Cedar Falls in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle School: 469. Peet Junior High School: 695. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle School and Peet Junior High School rank in Iowa?
Central Middle School is 226th of 239 and Peet Junior High School is 16th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).