Hanawalt Elementary vs Merrill Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 534 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hanawalt Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
312 students
Merrill Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
657 students
| Measure | Hanawalt Elementary Des Moines, Iowa | Merrill Middle School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #392 of 654 | #155 of 239 |
| National rank | #10002 of 50,301 | #2878 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 312 | 657 |
| Enrollment | 312 | 657 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.4% | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 68% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (71.9 vs 72.3).
- •Merrill Middle School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 67%).
- •Merrill Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 62%).
- •Merrill Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 49.4%).
- •Hanawalt Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.8).
- •Merrill Middle School is the larger school with 657 students compared with 312.
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 Hanawalt Elementary better than Merrill Middle 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 Hanawalt Elementary and Merrill Middle School?
About 534 m in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hanawalt Elementary: 312. Merrill Middle School: 657. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hanawalt Elementary and Merrill Middle School rank in Iowa?
Hanawalt Elementary is 392nd of 654 and Merrill Middle School is 155th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).