Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs vs Central Springs Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs
Nora Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
145 students
Central Springs Middle School
Nora Springs · Public middle · Grades 4–8
255 students
| Measure | Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs Nora Springs, Iowa | Central Springs Middle School Nora Springs, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #267 of 654 | #171 of 239 |
| National rank | #6069 of 50,301 | #3455 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 145 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 145 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.7% | 33.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 69.5% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 69.5% | 70% |
| city | Nora Springs | Nora Springs |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 69.5).
- •Central Springs Middle School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 69.5%).
- •Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 57%).
- •Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.7% vs 33.7%).
- •Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 18.2).
- •Central Springs Middle School is the larger school with 255 students compared with 145.
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 Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs better than Central Springs Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs ranks higher (78.1 vs 69.5 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 Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs and Central Springs Middle School?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Nora Springs and Nora Springs in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs: 145. Central Springs Middle School: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs and Central Springs Middle School rank in Iowa?
Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs is 267th of 654 and Central Springs Middle School is 171st of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).