Drexler Middle School vs Stilwell Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 245 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drexler Middle School
Farley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
639 students
Stilwell Junior High School
West Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 7–8
645 students
| Measure | Drexler Middle School Farley, Iowa | Stilwell Junior High School West Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #20 of 239 | #83 of 239 |
| National rank | #500 of 15,369 | #1386 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 639 | 645 |
| Enrollment | 639 | 645 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.6% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 78% |
| city | Farley | West Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Drexler Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.6 vs 80.7).
- •Drexler Middle School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 78%).
- •Stilwell Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 74%).
- •Drexler Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.6% vs 47%).
- •Drexler Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.7).
- •Stilwell Junior High School is the larger school with 645 students compared with 639.
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 Drexler Middle School better than Stilwell Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Drexler Middle School ranks higher (87.6 vs 80.7 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 Drexler Middle School and Stilwell Junior High School?
About 245 km in a straight line, between Farley and West Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Drexler Middle School: 639. Stilwell Junior High School: 645. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Drexler Middle School and Stilwell Junior High School rank in Iowa?
Drexler Middle School is 20th of 239 and Stilwell Junior High School is 83rd of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).