Goodrell Middle School vs Spencer Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 213 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
Spencer Middle School
Spencer · Public middle · Grades 6–8
514 students
| Measure | Goodrell Middle School Des Moines, Iowa | Spencer Middle School Spencer, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #235 of 239 | #133 of 239 |
| National rank | #10024 of 15,369 | #2224 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 511 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 511 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.7% | 48.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 83% |
| city | Des Moines | Spencer |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spencer Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 39.1).
- •Spencer Middle School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 47%).
- •Spencer Middle School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 40%).
- •Spencer Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.4% vs 84.7%).
- •Goodrell Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.7).
- •Spencer Middle School is the larger school with 514 students compared with 511.
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 Spencer Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Spencer Middle School ranks higher (75.8 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 Goodrell Middle School and Spencer Middle School?
About 213 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Spencer in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Goodrell Middle School: 511. Spencer Middle School: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Goodrell Middle School and Spencer Middle School rank in Iowa?
Goodrell Middle School is 235th of 239 and Spencer Middle School is 133rd of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).