Best middle schools in Des Moines Independent Comm School District (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 10 schools in Des Moines Independent Comm School District, Iowa. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Iowa.
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- 172Merrill Middle SchoolDes Moines · Public Middle68% Math proficiency · 657 students
- 259Brody Middle SchoolDes Moines · Public Middle63% Math proficiency · 641 students
- 349Callanan Middle SchoolDes Moines · Public Middle53% Math proficiency · 553 students
- 445McCombs Middle SchoolDes Moines · Public Middle54% Math proficiency · 670 students
- 545Meredith Middle SchoolDes Moines · Public Middle49% Math proficiency · 662 students
- 643Weeks Middle SchoolDes Moines · Public Middle47% Math proficiency · 688 students
- 741Hoyt Middle SchoolDes Moines · Public Middle48% Math proficiency · 455 students
- 839Goodrell Middle SchoolDes Moines · Public Middle47% Math proficiency · 511 students
- 931Harding Middle SchoolDes Moines · Public Middle38% Math proficiency · 603 students
- 1027Hiatt Middle SchoolDes Moines · Public Middle34% Math proficiency · 488 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merrill Middle School Des Moines · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 72.3 Top 25% | 68% Math proficiency | 657 |
| 2 | Brody Middle School Des Moines · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 58.8 Top 50% | 63% Math proficiency | 641 |
| 3 | Callanan Middle School Des Moines · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 48.6 Lower 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 553 |
| 4 | McCombs Middle School Des Moines · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 44.8 Lower 50% | 54% Math proficiency | 670 |
| 5 | Meredith Middle School Des Moines · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 44.6 Lower 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 662 |
| 6 | Weeks Middle School Des Moines · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 43.3 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 688 |
| 7 | Hoyt Middle School Des Moines · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 41.0 Lower 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 455 |
| 8 | Goodrell Middle School Des Moines · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 39.1 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 511 |
| 9 | Harding Middle School Des Moines · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 30.6 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 603 |
| 10 | Hiatt Middle School Des Moines · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 26.8 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 488 |
Merrill Middle School in Des Moines leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Des Moines Independent Comm School District with a Success Index (US) of 72.3. Of the 10 schools shown, 10 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Iowa middle schools rankings, every school on the Des Moines Independent Comm School District page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Des Moines Independent Comm School District?
Merrill Middle School in Des Moines, Iowa ranks first among middle schools in Des Moines Independent Comm School District with a Success Index (US) of 72.3 out of 100 (Enrollment: 657).
How are middle schools in Des Moines Independent Comm School District ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.