Gerald W Kirn Middle School vs Lewis Central Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gerald W Kirn Middle School
Council Bluffs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
913 students
Lewis Central Middle School
Council Bluffs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
720 students
| Measure | Gerald W Kirn Middle School Council Bluffs, Iowa | Lewis Central Middle School Council Bluffs, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #176 of 239 | #116 of 239 |
| National rank | #3662 of 15,369 | #1852 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 913 | 720 |
| Enrollment | 913 | 720 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.5% | 37.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| city | Council Bluffs | Council Bluffs |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lewis Central Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 68.5).
- •Lewis Central Middle School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Lewis Central Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 65%).
- •Lewis Central Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.9% vs 48.5%).
- •Gerald W Kirn Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.0).
- •Gerald W Kirn Middle School is the larger school with 913 students compared with 720.
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 Gerald W Kirn Middle School better than Lewis Central Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lewis Central Middle School ranks higher (77.8 vs 68.5 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 Gerald W Kirn Middle School and Lewis Central Middle School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Council Bluffs and Council Bluffs in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gerald W Kirn Middle School: 913. Lewis Central Middle School: 720. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gerald W Kirn Middle School and Lewis Central Middle School rank in Iowa?
Gerald W Kirn Middle School is 176th of 239 and Lewis Central Middle School is 116th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).