Brody Middle School vs Callanan Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brody Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
641 students
Callanan Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
553 students
| Measure | Brody Middle School Des Moines, Iowa | Callanan Middle School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #206 of 239 | #225 of 239 |
| National rank | #5731 of 15,369 | #7934 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 641 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 641 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.3% | 79.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 53% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brody Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.8 vs 48.6).
- •Brody Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 53%).
- •Brody Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 50%).
- •Brody Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.3% vs 79.9%).
- •Callanan Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.9).
- •Brody Middle School is the larger school with 641 students compared with 553.
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 Brody Middle School better than Callanan Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Brody Middle School ranks higher (58.8 vs 48.6 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 Brody Middle School and Callanan Middle School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brody Middle School: 641. Callanan Middle School: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brody Middle School and Callanan Middle School rank in Iowa?
Brody Middle School is 206th of 239 and Callanan Middle School is 225th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).