Hillis Elementary School vs Meredith Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillis Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
279 students
Meredith Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
662 students
| Measure | Hillis Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa | Meredith Middle School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #620 of 654 | #231 of 239 |
| National rank | #27692 of 50,301 | #8816 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 279 | 662 |
| Enrollment | 279 | 662 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.3% | 79.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 49% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillis Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.3 vs 44.6).
- •Meredith Middle School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 42%).
- •Meredith Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Hillis Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.3% vs 79.8%).
- •Hillis Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 16.6).
- •Meredith Middle School is the larger school with 662 students compared with 279.
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 Hillis Elementary School better than Meredith Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillis Elementary School ranks higher (46.3 vs 44.6 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 Hillis Elementary School and Meredith Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillis Elementary School: 279. Meredith Middle School: 662. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillis Elementary School and Meredith Middle School rank in Iowa?
Hillis Elementary School is 620th of 654 and Meredith Middle School is 231st of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).