Harding Middle School vs Hiatt Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harding Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
603 students
Hiatt Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
488 students
| Measure | Harding Middle School Des Moines, Iowa | Hiatt Middle School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #238 of 239 | #239 of 239 |
| National rank | #11806 of 15,369 | #12528 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 603 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 603 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.6% | 93.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 34% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harding Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.6 vs 26.8).
- •Harding Middle School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 34%).
- •Harding Middle School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 31%).
- •Harding Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.6% vs 93.4%).
- •Hiatt Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.9).
- •Harding Middle School is the larger school with 603 students compared with 488.
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 Harding Middle School better than Hiatt Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Harding Middle School ranks higher (30.6 vs 26.8 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 Harding Middle School and Hiatt Middle School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harding Middle School: 603. Hiatt Middle School: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harding Middle School and Hiatt Middle School rank in Iowa?
Harding Middle School is 238th of 239 and Hiatt Middle School is 239th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).