Delaware Elementary vs Hoyt Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Delaware Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students
Hoyt Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
455 students
| Measure | Delaware Elementary Des Moines, Iowa | Hoyt Middle School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #102 of 654 | #234 of 239 |
| National rank | #2349 of 50,301 | #9603 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 440 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.9% | 82.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 48% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Delaware Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.2 vs 41.0).
- •Delaware Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 48%).
- •Delaware Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 43%).
- •Delaware Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.9% vs 82.6%).
- •Delaware Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 16.3).
- •Hoyt Middle School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 440.
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 Delaware Elementary better than Hoyt Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Delaware Elementary ranks higher (85.2 vs 41.0 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 Delaware Elementary and Hoyt Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Delaware Elementary: 440. Hoyt Middle School: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Delaware Elementary and Hoyt Middle School rank in Iowa?
Delaware Elementary is 102nd of 654 and Hoyt Middle School is 234th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).