Four Mile Elementary vs Hoyt Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Four Mile Elementary
Pleasant Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students
Hoyt Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
455 students
| Measure | Four Mile Elementary Pleasant Hill, Iowa | Hoyt Middle School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #121 of 654 | #234 of 239 |
| National rank | #2714 of 50,301 | #9603 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 495 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.8% | 82.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 48% |
| city | Pleasant Hill | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Four Mile Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 41.0).
- •Four Mile Elementary does better on math proficiency (86% vs 48%).
- •Four Mile Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 43%).
- •Four Mile Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.8% vs 82.6%).
- •Four Mile Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.3).
- •Four Mile Elementary is the larger school with 495 students compared with 455.
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 Four Mile Elementary better than Hoyt Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Four Mile Elementary ranks higher (84.4 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 Four Mile Elementary and Hoyt Middle School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Pleasant Hill and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Four Mile Elementary: 495. Hoyt Middle School: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Four Mile Elementary and Hoyt Middle School rank in Iowa?
Four Mile Elementary is 121st of 654 and Hoyt Middle School is 234th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).