Boulder Peak Intermediate School vs Harding Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 176 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boulder Peak Intermediate School
Marion · Public middle · Grades 5–6
613 students
Harding Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
603 students
| Measure | Boulder Peak Intermediate School Marion, Iowa | Harding Middle School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #151 of 239 | #238 of 239 |
| National rank | #2623 of 15,369 | #11806 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 613 | 603 |
| Enrollment | 613 | 603 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.5% | 88.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 36% |
| Math proficiency | – | 38% |
| city | Marion | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Boulder Peak Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 30.6).
- •Boulder Peak Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.5% vs 88.6%).
- •Boulder Peak Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.9).
- •Boulder Peak Intermediate School is the larger school with 613 students compared with 603.
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 Boulder Peak Intermediate School better than Harding Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Boulder Peak Intermediate School ranks higher (73.5 vs 30.6 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 Boulder Peak Intermediate School and Harding Middle School?
About 176 km in a straight line, between Marion and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boulder Peak Intermediate School: 613. Harding Middle School: 603. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boulder Peak Intermediate School and Harding Middle School rank in Iowa?
Boulder Peak Intermediate School is 151st of 239 and Harding Middle School is 238th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).