Hiatt Middle School vs Jefferson Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 62 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hiatt Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
488 students
Jefferson Intermediate
Pella · Public middle · Grades 4–6
494 students
| Measure | Hiatt Middle School Des Moines, Iowa | Jefferson Intermediate Pella, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #239 of 239 | #7 of 239 |
| National rank | #12528 of 15,369 | #289 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 488 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.4% | 16.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 84% |
| city | Des Moines | Pella |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.0 vs 26.8).
- •Jefferson Intermediate does better on math proficiency (84% vs 34%).
- •Jefferson Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 31%).
- •Jefferson Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.6% vs 93.4%).
- •Hiatt Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.5).
- •Jefferson Intermediate is the larger school with 494 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 Hiatt Middle School better than Jefferson Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Intermediate ranks higher (90.0 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 Hiatt Middle School and Jefferson Intermediate?
About 62 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Pella in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hiatt Middle School: 488. Jefferson Intermediate: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hiatt Middle School and Jefferson Intermediate rank in Iowa?
Hiatt Middle School is 239th of 239 and Jefferson Intermediate is 7th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).