AHSTW Primary School vs Hillis Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 138 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
AHSTW Primary School
Avoca · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
280 students
Hillis Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
279 students
| Measure | AHSTW Primary School Avoca, Iowa | Hillis Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #141 of 654 | #620 of 654 |
| National rank | #3160 of 50,301 | #27692 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 280 | 279 |
| Enrollment | 280 | 279 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.8% | 76.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 42% |
| city | Avoca | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •AHSTW Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.4 vs 46.3).
- •AHSTW Primary School does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 42%).
- •AHSTW Primary School does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 47%).
- •AHSTW Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.8% vs 76.3%).
- •Hillis Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.2).
- •AHSTW Primary School is the larger school with 280 students compared with 279.
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 AHSTW Primary School better than Hillis Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), AHSTW Primary School ranks higher (83.4 vs 46.3 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 AHSTW Primary School and Hillis Elementary School?
About 138 km in a straight line, between Avoca and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
AHSTW Primary School: 280. Hillis Elementary School: 279. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do AHSTW Primary School and Hillis Elementary School rank in Iowa?
AHSTW Primary School is 141st of 654 and Hillis Elementary School is 620th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).