Kirkwood Elementary School vs Northwest Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 356 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kirkwood Elementary School
Coralville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
270 students
Northwest Middle School
Coralville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,113 students
| Measure | Kirkwood Elementary School Coralville, Iowa | Northwest Middle School Coralville, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #628 of 654 | #131 of 239 |
| National rank | #29744 of 50,301 | #2123 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 270 | 1,113 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 1,113 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.6% | 45.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 71% |
| city | Coralville | Coralville |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 43.3).
- •Northwest Middle School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 38%).
- •Northwest Middle School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 39%).
- •Northwest Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.2% vs 69.6%).
- •Kirkwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 14.5).
- •Northwest Middle School is the larger school with 1,113 students compared with 270.
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 Kirkwood Elementary School better than Northwest Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest Middle School ranks higher (76.3 vs 43.3 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 Kirkwood Elementary School and Northwest Middle School?
About 356 m in a straight line, between Coralville and Coralville in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kirkwood Elementary School: 270. Northwest Middle School: 1,113. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kirkwood Elementary School and Northwest Middle School rank in Iowa?
Kirkwood Elementary School is 628th of 654 and Northwest Middle School is 131st of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).