Clear Lake Middle School vs Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 121 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clear Lake Middle School
Clear Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
308 students
Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School
Estherville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
308 students
| Measure | Clear Lake Middle School Clear Lake, Iowa | Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School Estherville, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #52 of 239 | #140 of 239 |
| National rank | #936 of 15,369 | #2388 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 308 | 308 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.1% | 55.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 64% |
| city | Clear Lake | Estherville |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clear Lake Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.6 vs 74.8).
- •Clear Lake Middle School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 64%).
- •Clear Lake Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 68%).
- •Clear Lake Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.1% vs 55.8%).
- •Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.0).
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 Clear Lake Middle School better than Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Clear Lake Middle School ranks higher (83.6 vs 74.8 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 Clear Lake Middle School and Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School?
About 121 km in a straight line, between Clear Lake and Estherville in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clear Lake Middle School: 308. Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clear Lake Middle School and Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School rank in Iowa?
Clear Lake Middle School is 52nd of 239 and Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School is 140th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).