Hillside Elementary School vs Stilwell Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside Elementary School
West Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
548 students
Stilwell Junior High School
West Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 7–8
645 students
| Measure | Hillside Elementary School West Des Moines, Iowa | Stilwell Junior High School West Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #484 of 654 | #83 of 239 |
| National rank | #14332 of 50,301 | #1386 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 548 | 645 |
| Enrollment | 548 | 645 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.7% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 78% |
| city | West Des Moines | West Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stilwell Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 65.7).
- •Stilwell Junior High School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 66%).
- •Stilwell Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 59%).
- •Stilwell Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47% vs 71.7%).
- •Hillside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.7).
- •Stilwell Junior High School is the larger school with 645 students compared with 548.
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 Hillside Elementary School better than Stilwell Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Stilwell Junior High School ranks higher (80.7 vs 65.7 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 Hillside Elementary School and Stilwell Junior High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between West Des Moines and West Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside Elementary School: 548. Stilwell Junior High School: 645. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside Elementary School and Stilwell Junior High School rank in Iowa?
Hillside Elementary School is 484th of 654 and Stilwell Junior High School is 83rd of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).