Dawes Middle School vs Norwood Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dawes Middle School
Lincoln · Public middle · Grades 6–8
395 students
Norwood Park Elementary School
Lincoln · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
251 students
| Measure | Dawes Middle School Lincoln, Nebraska | Norwood Park Elementary School Lincoln, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #92 of 123 | #369 of 511 |
| National rank | #8529 of 15,369 | #26180 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 395 | 251 |
| Enrollment | 395 | 251 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 37% |
| city | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norwood Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.5 vs 45.9).
- •Norwood Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •Norwood Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Norwood Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.3).
- •Dawes Middle School is the larger school with 395 students compared with 251.
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 Dawes Middle School better than Norwood Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Norwood Park Elementary School ranks higher (48.5 vs 45.9 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 Dawes Middle School and Norwood Park Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Lincoln in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dawes Middle School: 395. Norwood Park Elementary School: 251. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dawes Middle School and Norwood Park Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Dawes Middle School is 92nd of 123 and Norwood Park Elementary School is 369th of 511 among middle schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).