Goodrell Middle School vs McKee Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goodrell Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
511 students
McKee Elementary School
Des Moines · Public other · Grades PK–PK
235 students
| Measure | Goodrell Middle School Des Moines, Iowa | McKee Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #235 of 239 | – |
| National rank | #10024 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 511 | 235 |
| Enrollment | 511 | 235 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.7% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | – |
| Math proficiency | 47% | – |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKee Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66% vs 84.7%).
- •Goodrell Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 19.6).
- •Goodrell Middle School is the larger school with 511 students compared with 235.
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 Goodrell Middle School better than McKee Elementary 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 Goodrell Middle School and McKee Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Goodrell Middle School: 511. McKee Elementary School: 235. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Goodrell Middle School and McKee Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Goodrell Middle School is 235th of 239 and McKee Elementary School is unranked among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).