Hoyt Middle School vs Stowe Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.1 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
Stowe Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
297 students
| Measure | Hoyt Middle School Des Moines, Iowa | Stowe Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #234 of 239 | #635 of 654 |
| National rank | #9603 of 15,369 | #31487 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 455 | 297 |
| Enrollment | 455 | 297 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.6% | 84.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 42% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (41.0 vs 40.7).
- •Hoyt Middle School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Hoyt Middle School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Hoyt Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.6% vs 84.2%).
- •Stowe Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 16.3).
- •Hoyt Middle School is the larger school with 455 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 Hoyt Middle School better than Stowe Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hoyt Middle School and Stowe Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hoyt Middle School: 455. Stowe Elementary School: 297. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hoyt Middle School and Stowe Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Hoyt Middle School is 234th of 239 and Stowe Elementary School is 635th of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).