Crossroads Park Elementary School vs Indian Hills Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crossroads Park Elementary School
West Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–6
530 students
Indian Hills Junior High School
Clive · Public middle · Grades 7–8
661 students
| Measure | Crossroads Park Elementary School West Des Moines, Iowa | Indian Hills Junior High School Clive, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #295 of 654 | #122 of 239 |
| National rank | #6742 of 50,301 | #1994 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 530 | 661 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 661 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.5% | 51.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 72% |
| city | West Des Moines | Clive |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (76.9 vs 77.0).
- •Crossroads Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 72%).
- •Crossroads Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 72%).
- •Crossroads Park Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.5% vs 51.9%).
- •Indian Hills Junior High School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.7).
- •Indian Hills Junior High School is the larger school with 661 students compared with 530.
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 Crossroads Park Elementary School better than Indian Hills Junior High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Crossroads Park Elementary School and Indian Hills Junior High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between West Des Moines and Clive in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crossroads Park Elementary School: 530. Indian Hills Junior High School: 661. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crossroads Park Elementary School and Indian Hills Junior High School rank in Iowa?
Crossroads Park Elementary School is 295th of 654 and Indian Hills Junior High School is 122nd of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).