Denison Middle School vs Goodrell Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 155 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denison Middle School
Denison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
502 students
Goodrell Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
511 students
| Measure | Denison Middle School Denison, Iowa | Goodrell Middle School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #195 of 239 | #235 of 239 |
| National rank | #4707 of 15,369 | #10024 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 502 | 511 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 511 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.1% | 84.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 47% |
| city | Denison | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Denison Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.5 vs 39.1).
- •Denison Middle School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 47%).
- •Denison Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 40%).
- •Denison Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.1% vs 84.7%).
- •Denison Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.5).
- •Goodrell Middle School is the larger school with 511 students compared with 502.
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 Denison Middle School better than Goodrell Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Denison Middle School ranks higher (63.5 vs 39.1 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 Denison Middle School and Goodrell Middle School?
About 155 km in a straight line, between Denison and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denison Middle School: 502. Goodrell Middle School: 511. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denison Middle School and Goodrell Middle School rank in Iowa?
Denison Middle School is 195th of 239 and Goodrell Middle School is 235th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).