Cunningham School vs George Washington Carver Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cunningham School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
443 students
George Washington Carver Academy
Waterloo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
455 students
| Measure | Cunningham School Waterloo, Iowa | George Washington Carver Academy Waterloo, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #647 of 654 | #237 of 239 |
| National rank | #36492 of 50,301 | #10894 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 443 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 443 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.4% | 90.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 41% |
| city | Waterloo | Waterloo |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George Washington Carver Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.8 vs 33.1).
- •George Washington Carver Academy does better on math proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •Cunningham School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •George Washington Carver Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.5% vs 91.4%).
- •Cunningham School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.8).
- •George Washington Carver Academy is the larger school with 455 students compared with 443.
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 Cunningham School better than George Washington Carver Academy?
On the Success Index (US), George Washington Carver Academy ranks higher (34.8 vs 33.1 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 Cunningham School and George Washington Carver Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Waterloo in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cunningham School: 443. George Washington Carver Academy: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cunningham School and George Washington Carver Academy rank in Iowa?
Cunningham School is 647th of 654 and George Washington Carver Academy is 237th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).