East Ridge Elementary vs North Central Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Ridge Elementary
Coralville · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
442 students
North Central Middle School
North Liberty · Public middle · Grades 6–8
925 students
| Measure | East Ridge Elementary Coralville, Iowa | North Central Middle School North Liberty, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #504 of 654 | #42 of 239 |
| National rank | #15372 of 50,301 | #807 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 442 | 925 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 925 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.4% | 27.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 78% |
| Math proficiency | – | 77% |
| city | Coralville | North Liberty |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Central Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 64.1).
- •North Central Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.7% vs 32.4%).
- •North Central Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.8).
- •North Central Middle School is the larger school with 925 students compared with 442.
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 East Ridge Elementary better than North Central Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), North Central Middle School ranks higher (84.6 vs 64.1 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 East Ridge Elementary and North Central Middle School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Coralville and North Liberty in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Ridge Elementary: 442. North Central Middle School: 925. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Ridge Elementary and North Central Middle School rank in Iowa?
East Ridge Elementary is 504th of 654 and North Central Middle School is 42nd of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).