Horizon Science Academy Des Moines vs Meredith Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon Science Academy Des Moines
Des Moines · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
150 students
Meredith Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
662 students
| Measure | Horizon Science Academy Des Moines Des Moines, Iowa | Meredith Middle School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #650 of 654 | #231 of 239 |
| National rank | #37948 of 50,301 | #8816 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 150 | 662 |
| Enrollment | 150 | 662 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.3% | 79.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 48% |
| Math proficiency | – | 49% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meredith Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.6 vs 30.9).
- •Horizon Science Academy Des Moines does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.3% vs 79.8%).
- •Meredith Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.8).
- •Meredith Middle School is the larger school with 662 students compared with 150.
- •Horizon Science Academy Des Moines is a charter school while Meredith Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Horizon Science Academy Des Moines better than Meredith Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Meredith Middle School ranks higher (44.6 vs 30.9 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 Horizon Science Academy Des Moines and Meredith Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Science Academy Des Moines: 150. Meredith Middle School: 662. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Science Academy Des Moines and Meredith Middle School rank in Iowa?
Horizon Science Academy Des Moines is 650th of 654 and Meredith Middle School is 231st of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).