Brody Middle School vs Drexler Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 240 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
Drexler Middle School
Farley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
639 students
| Measure | Brody Middle School Des Moines, Iowa | Drexler Middle School Farley, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #206 of 239 | #20 of 239 |
| National rank | #5731 of 15,369 | #500 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 641 | 639 |
| Enrollment | 641 | 639 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.3% | 23.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 80% |
| city | Des Moines | Farley |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Drexler Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.6 vs 58.8).
- •Drexler Middle School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 63%).
- •Drexler Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 61%).
- •Drexler Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.6% vs 71.3%).
- •Drexler Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.9).
- •Brody Middle School is the larger school with 641 students compared with 639.
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 Drexler Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Drexler Middle School ranks higher (87.6 vs 58.8 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 Drexler Middle School?
About 240 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Farley in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brody Middle School: 641. Drexler Middle School: 639. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brody Middle School and Drexler Middle School rank in Iowa?
Brody Middle School is 206th of 239 and Drexler Middle School is 20th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).