Carlisle Middle School vs McCombs Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 9.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlisle Middle School
Carlisle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
518 students
McCombs Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
670 students
| Measure | Carlisle Middle School Carlisle, Iowa | McCombs Middle School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #77 of 239 | #230 of 239 |
| National rank | #1295 of 15,369 | #8762 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 518 | 670 |
| Enrollment | 518 | 670 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.1% | 83.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 54% |
| city | Carlisle | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carlisle Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.2 vs 44.8).
- •Carlisle Middle School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 54%).
- •Carlisle Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 47%).
- •Carlisle Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.1% vs 83.3%).
- •Carlisle Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 17.2).
- •McCombs Middle School is the larger school with 670 students compared with 518.
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 Carlisle Middle School better than McCombs Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Carlisle Middle School ranks higher (81.2 vs 44.8 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 Carlisle Middle School and McCombs Middle School?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlisle Middle School: 518. McCombs Middle School: 670. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlisle Middle School and McCombs Middle School rank in Iowa?
Carlisle Middle School is 77th of 239 and McCombs Middle School is 230th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).