Gilbert Middle School vs Northwood Pre-School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gilbert Middle School
Gilbert · Public middle · Grades 6–8
408 students
Northwood Pre-School
Ames · Public other · Grades PK–PK
244 students
| Measure | Gilbert Middle School Gilbert, Iowa | Northwood Pre-School Ames, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #6 of 239 | – |
| National rank | #246 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 408 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.3% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | – |
| Math proficiency | 94% | – |
| city | Gilbert | Ames |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gilbert Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.3% vs 41%).
- •Gilbert Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 24.4).
- •Gilbert Middle School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 244.
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 Gilbert Middle School better than Northwood Pre-School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gilbert Middle School and Northwood Pre-School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Gilbert and Ames in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gilbert Middle School: 408. Northwood Pre-School: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gilbert Middle School and Northwood Pre-School rank in Iowa?
Gilbert Middle School is 6th of 239 and Northwood Pre-School is unranked among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).