Hoover Middle School vs Prairie Creek
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 86 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
Prairie Creek
Cedar Rapids · Public middle · Grades 5–6
846 students
| Measure | Hoover Middle School Waterloo, Iowa | Prairie Creek Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #168 of 239 | #161 of 239 |
| National rank | #3340 of 15,369 | #3071 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 848 | 846 |
| Enrollment | 848 | 846 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.3% | 34.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 57% |
| city | Waterloo | Cedar Rapids |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Creek scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 70.0).
- •Hoover Middle School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 57%).
- •Hoover Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 61%).
- •Prairie Creek does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.2% vs 56.3%).
- •Prairie Creek does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.1).
- •Hoover Middle School is the larger school with 848 students compared with 846.
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 Prairie Creek?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Creek ranks higher (71.3 vs 70.0 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 Prairie Creek?
About 86 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Cedar Rapids in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hoover Middle School: 848. Prairie Creek: 846. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hoover Middle School and Prairie Creek rank in Iowa?
Hoover Middle School is 168th of 239 and Prairie Creek is 161st of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).