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Central Middle School vs. Bunger Middle School

Should you attend Central Middle School or Bunger Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Central Middle School
1350 Katoski Dr
Waterloo, IA 50701
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Bunger Middle School
157 S Roosevelt Rd
Evansdale, IA 50707
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Central Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)

Bunger Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 466 students in grades 6-8, Central Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 469 students in grades 6-8, Bunger Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
466 students
469 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Central Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bunger Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Central Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bunger Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Central Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bunger Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Central Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Waterloo Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bunger Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Waterloo Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1123 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
#1035 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Central Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bunger Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
50%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
55%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Waterloo Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bunger Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Waterloo Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
47%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
54%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Waterloo Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bunger Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Waterloo Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Waterloo Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bunger Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Waterloo Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Central Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bunger Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
155
158
Grade 7 Students
154
151
Grade 8 Students
157
160

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Waterloo Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Bunger Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Waterloo Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% Asian
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Waterloo Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bunger Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Waterloo Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Waterloo Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bunger Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Waterloo Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
34%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Waterloo Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bunger Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Waterloo Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
26%
47%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Waterloo Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bunger Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Waterloo Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
9%
4%
% Two or more races
12%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Waterloo Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bunger Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Waterloo Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.78
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Central Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Waterloo Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bunger Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Waterloo Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
64%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Central Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Waterloo Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bunger Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Waterloo Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Central Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Waterloo Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bunger Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Waterloo Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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