Brookview Elementary School vs South Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookview Elementary School
West Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
592 students
South Middle School
Waukee · Public middle · Grades 6–7
1,092 students
| Measure | Brookview Elementary School West Des Moines, Iowa | South Middle School Waukee, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #25 of 654 | #24 of 239 |
| National rank | #1086 of 50,301 | #552 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 592 | 1,092 |
| Enrollment | 592 | 1,092 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 25.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 84% |
| city | West Des Moines | Waukee |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brookview Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.7 vs 87.0).
- •Brookview Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 84%).
- •Brookview Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 84%).
- •Brookview Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 25.5%).
- •Brookview Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.0).
- •South Middle School is the larger school with 1,092 students compared with 592.
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 Brookview Elementary School better than South Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Brookview Elementary School ranks higher (88.7 vs 87.0 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 Brookview Elementary School and South Middle School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between West Des Moines and Waukee in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookview Elementary School: 592. South Middle School: 1,092. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookview Elementary School and South Middle School rank in Iowa?
Brookview Elementary School is 25th of 654 and South Middle School is 24th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).