Harding Middle School vs Oak Park
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 989 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
Oak Park
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
288 students
| Measure | Harding Middle School Des Moines, Iowa | Oak Park Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #238 of 239 | #605 of 654 |
| National rank | #11806 of 15,369 | #25516 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 603 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 603 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.6% | 78.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 47% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Park scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.5 vs 30.6).
- •Oak Park does better on math proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Oak Park does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Oak Park does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.5% vs 88.6%).
- •Oak Park does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 15.9).
- •Harding Middle School is the larger school with 603 students compared with 288.
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 Oak Park?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Park ranks higher (49.5 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 Oak Park?
About 989 m in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harding Middle School: 603. Oak Park: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harding Middle School and Oak Park rank in Iowa?
Harding Middle School is 238th of 239 and Oak Park is 605th of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).