Hoyt Middle School vs Humboldt Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 135 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hoyt Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
455 students
Humboldt Middle School
Humboldt · Public middle · Grades 5–8
454 students
| Measure | Hoyt Middle School Des Moines, Iowa | Humboldt Middle School Humboldt, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #234 of 239 | #78 of 239 |
| National rank | #9603 of 15,369 | #1301 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 455 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 455 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.6% | 30.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 79% |
| city | Des Moines | Humboldt |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Humboldt Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.2 vs 41.0).
- •Humboldt Middle School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 48%).
- •Humboldt Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 43%).
- •Humboldt Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.4% vs 82.6%).
- •Hoyt Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 16.8).
- •Hoyt Middle School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 454.
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 Hoyt Middle School better than Humboldt Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Humboldt Middle School ranks higher (81.2 vs 41.0 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 Hoyt Middle School and Humboldt Middle School?
About 135 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Humboldt in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hoyt Middle School: 455. Humboldt Middle School: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hoyt Middle School and Humboldt Middle School rank in Iowa?
Hoyt Middle School is 234th of 239 and Humboldt Middle School is 78th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).