Hiatt Middle School vs Le Mars Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 249 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
Le Mars Middle School
Le Mars · Public middle · Grades 6–8
487 students
| Measure | Hiatt Middle School Des Moines, Iowa | Le Mars Middle School Le Mars, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #239 of 239 | #86 of 239 |
| National rank | #12528 of 15,369 | #1458 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 488 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.4% | 39.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 82% |
| city | Des Moines | Le Mars |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Le Mars Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.2 vs 26.8).
- •Le Mars Middle School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 34%).
- •Le Mars Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 31%).
- •Le Mars Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.8% vs 93.4%).
- •Hiatt Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.2).
- •Hiatt Middle School is the larger school with 488 students compared with 487.
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 Le Mars Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Le Mars Middle School ranks higher (80.2 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 Le Mars Middle School?
About 249 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Le Mars in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hiatt Middle School: 488. Le Mars Middle School: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hiatt Middle School and Le Mars Middle School rank in Iowa?
Hiatt Middle School is 239th of 239 and Le Mars Middle School is 86th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).