Howe Elementary vs Weeks Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 545 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howe Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
297 students
Weeks Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
688 students
| Measure | Howe Elementary Des Moines, Iowa | Weeks Middle School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #638 of 654 | #233 of 239 |
| National rank | #32186 of 50,301 | #9111 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 297 | 688 |
| Enrollment | 297 | 688 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 87.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Weeks Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.3 vs 39.6).
- •Weeks Middle School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Weeks Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Weeks Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.4% vs 90.9%).
- •Howe Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.3).
- •Weeks Middle School is the larger school with 688 students compared with 297.
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 Howe Elementary better than Weeks Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Weeks Middle School ranks higher (43.3 vs 39.6 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 Howe Elementary and Weeks Middle School?
About 545 m in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howe Elementary: 297. Weeks Middle School: 688. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howe Elementary and Weeks Middle School rank in Iowa?
Howe Elementary is 638th of 654 and Weeks Middle School is 233rd of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).