Harding Middle School vs Madison Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 911 m 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
Madison Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
285 students
| Measure | Harding Middle School Des Moines, Iowa | Madison Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #238 of 239 | #626 of 654 |
| National rank | #11806 of 15,369 | #28676 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 603 | 285 |
| Enrollment | 603 | 285 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.6% | 88.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 47% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.9 vs 30.6).
- •Madison Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Madison Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Harding Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.6% vs 88.8%).
- •Madison Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.9).
- •Harding Middle School is the larger school with 603 students compared with 285.
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 Madison Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Elementary School ranks higher (44.9 vs 30.6 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 Madison Elementary School?
About 911 m in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harding Middle School: 603. Madison Elementary School: 285. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harding Middle School and Madison Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Harding Middle School is 238th of 239 and Madison Elementary School is 626th of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).