Callanan Middle School vs Downtown School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Callanan Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
553 students
Downtown School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
197 students
| Measure | Callanan Middle School Des Moines, Iowa | Downtown School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #225 of 239 | #135 of 654 |
| National rank | #7934 of 15,369 | #3029 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 553 | 197 |
| Enrollment | 553 | 197 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.9% | 21.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 72% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Downtown School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 48.6).
- •Downtown School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 53%).
- •Downtown School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 50%).
- •Downtown School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 79.9%).
- •Downtown School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.8).
- •Callanan Middle School is the larger school with 553 students compared with 197.
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 Callanan Middle School better than Downtown School?
On the Success Index (US), Downtown School ranks higher (83.7 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 Callanan Middle School and Downtown School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Callanan Middle School: 553. Downtown School: 197. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Callanan Middle School and Downtown School rank in Iowa?
Callanan Middle School is 225th of 239 and Downtown School is 135th of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).