Creston Early Childhood Center vs Creston Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creston Early Childhood Center
Creston · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
142 students
Creston Middle School
Creston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
259 students
| Measure | Creston Early Childhood Center Creston, Iowa | Creston Middle School Creston, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #467 of 654 | #149 of 239 |
| National rank | #13349 of 50,301 | #2596 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 142 | 259 |
| Enrollment | 142 | 259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.8% | 54.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 65% |
| Math proficiency | – | 65% |
| city | Creston | Creston |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Creston Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 67.1).
- •Creston Early Childhood Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 54.4%).
- •Creston Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.9).
- •Creston Middle School is the larger school with 259 students compared with 142.
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 Creston Early Childhood Center better than Creston Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Creston Middle School ranks higher (73.7 vs 67.1 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 Creston Early Childhood Center and Creston Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Creston and Creston in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creston Early Childhood Center: 142. Creston Middle School: 259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creston Early Childhood Center and Creston Middle School rank in Iowa?
Creston Early Childhood Center is 467th of 654 and Creston Middle School is 149th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).