Hoover Middle School vs Lowell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hoover Middle School
Waterloo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
848 students
Lowell Elementary School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
538 students
| Measure | Hoover Middle School Waterloo, Iowa | Lowell Elementary School Waterloo, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #168 of 239 | #604 of 654 |
| National rank | #3340 of 15,369 | #25174 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 848 | 538 |
| Enrollment | 848 | 538 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.3% | 77.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 47% |
| city | Waterloo | Waterloo |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hoover Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 50.0).
- •Hoover Middle School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 47%).
- •Hoover Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Hoover Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.3% vs 77.9%).
- •Lowell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.1).
- •Hoover Middle School is the larger school with 848 students compared with 538.
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 Hoover Middle School better than Lowell Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hoover Middle School ranks higher (70.0 vs 50.0 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 Hoover Middle School and Lowell Elementary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Waterloo in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hoover Middle School: 848. Lowell Elementary School: 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hoover Middle School and Lowell Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Hoover Middle School is 168th of 239 and Lowell Elementary School is 604th of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).