North Central Middle School vs Wickham Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.5 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
Wickham Elementary
Coralville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
315 students
| Measure | North Central Middle School North Liberty, Iowa | Wickham Elementary Coralville, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #42 of 239 | #56 of 654 |
| National rank | #807 of 15,369 | #1565 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 925 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 925 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.7% | 19.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 92% |
| city | North Liberty | Coralville |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wickham Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.3 vs 84.6).
- •Wickham Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 77%).
- •Wickham Elementary does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 78%).
- •Wickham Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.7% vs 27.7%).
- •North Central Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.8).
- •North Central Middle School is the larger school with 925 students compared with 315.
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 Wickham Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Wickham Elementary ranks higher (87.3 vs 84.6 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 Wickham Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between North Liberty and Coralville in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Central Middle School: 925. Wickham Elementary: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Central Middle School and Wickham Elementary rank in Iowa?
North Central Middle School is 42nd of 239 and Wickham Elementary is 56th of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).