Hiatt Middle School vs Moulton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.5 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
Moulton Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students
| Measure | Hiatt Middle School Des Moines, Iowa | Moulton Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #239 of 239 | #653 of 654 |
| National rank | #12528 of 15,369 | #40470 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 488 | 465 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 465 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.4% | 94.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 36% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (26.8 vs 26.9).
- •Moulton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 34%).
- •Moulton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 31%).
- •Hiatt Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.4% vs 94.2%).
- •Hiatt Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.5).
- •Hiatt Middle School is the larger school with 488 students compared with 465.
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 Moulton Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hiatt Middle School and Moulton Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hiatt Middle School: 488. Moulton Elementary School: 465. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hiatt Middle School and Moulton Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Hiatt Middle School is 239th of 239 and Moulton Elementary School is 653rd of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).