North Central Middle School vs Penn Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Central Middle School
North Liberty · Public middle · Grades 6–8
925 students
Penn Elementary School
North Liberty · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
512 students
| Measure | North Central Middle School North Liberty, Iowa | Penn Elementary School North Liberty, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #42 of 239 | #186 of 654 |
| National rank | #807 of 15,369 | #4275 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 925 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 925 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.7% | 13.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 76% |
| city | North Liberty | North Liberty |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Central Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 81.3).
- •North Central Middle School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 76%).
- •North Central Middle School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 68%).
- •Penn Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.3% vs 27.7%).
- •North Central Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.5).
- •North Central Middle School is the larger school with 925 students compared with 512.
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 North Central Middle School better than Penn Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), North Central Middle School ranks higher (84.6 vs 81.3 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 North Central Middle School and Penn Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between North Liberty and North Liberty in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Central Middle School: 925. Penn Elementary School: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Central Middle School and Penn Elementary School rank in Iowa?
North Central Middle School is 42nd of 239 and Penn Elementary School is 186th of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).