Callanan Middle School vs Greenwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.2 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
Greenwood Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
293 students
| Measure | Callanan Middle School Des Moines, Iowa | Greenwood Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #225 of 239 | #427 of 654 |
| National rank | #7934 of 15,369 | #11534 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 553 | 293 |
| Enrollment | 553 | 293 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.9% | 46.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 67% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Greenwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 48.6).
- •Greenwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 53%).
- •Greenwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 50%).
- •Greenwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.4% vs 79.9%).
- •Greenwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.8).
- •Callanan Middle School is the larger school with 553 students compared with 293.
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 Greenwood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Greenwood Elementary School ranks higher (69.7 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 Greenwood Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Callanan Middle School: 553. Greenwood Elementary School: 293. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Callanan Middle School and Greenwood Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Callanan Middle School is 225th of 239 and Greenwood Elementary School is 427th of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).