Callanan Middle School vs Susan Clark Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 216 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
Susan Clark Junior High
Muscatine · Public middle · Grades 7–8
544 students
| Measure | Callanan Middle School Des Moines, Iowa | Susan Clark Junior High Muscatine, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #225 of 239 | #189 of 239 |
| National rank | #7934 of 15,369 | #4365 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 553 | 544 |
| Enrollment | 553 | 544 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.9% | 49.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | – |
| Math proficiency | 53% | – |
| city | Des Moines | Muscatine |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Susan Clark Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 48.6).
- •Susan Clark Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.4% vs 79.9%).
- •Susan Clark Junior High does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.8).
- •Callanan Middle School is the larger school with 553 students compared with 544.
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 Susan Clark Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Susan Clark Junior High ranks higher (65.1 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 Susan Clark Junior High?
About 216 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Muscatine in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Callanan Middle School: 553. Susan Clark Junior High: 544. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Callanan Middle School and Susan Clark Junior High rank in Iowa?
Callanan Middle School is 225th of 239 and Susan Clark Junior High is 189th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).