Hiatt Middle School vs Phillips Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.3 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
Phillips Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
263 students
| Measure | Hiatt Middle School Des Moines, Iowa | Phillips Elementary Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #239 of 239 | #611 of 654 |
| National rank | #12528 of 15,369 | #26107 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 488 | 263 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.4% | 79.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 47% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Phillips Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.6 vs 26.8).
- •Phillips Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •Phillips Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 31%).
- •Phillips Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.1% vs 93.4%).
- •Phillips Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.4).
- •Hiatt Middle School is the larger school with 488 students compared with 263.
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 Phillips Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Phillips Elementary ranks higher (48.6 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 Phillips Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hiatt Middle School: 488. Phillips Elementary: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hiatt Middle School and Phillips Elementary rank in Iowa?
Hiatt Middle School is 239th of 239 and Phillips Elementary is 611th of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).