Indian Hills Junior High School vs Meredith Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indian Hills Junior High School
Clive · Public middle · Grades 7–8
661 students
Meredith Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
662 students
| Measure | Indian Hills Junior High School Clive, Iowa | Meredith Middle School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #122 of 239 | #231 of 239 |
| National rank | #1994 of 15,369 | #8816 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 661 | 662 |
| Enrollment | 661 | 662 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.9% | 79.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 49% |
| city | Clive | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Indian Hills Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.0 vs 44.6).
- •Indian Hills Junior High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 49%).
- •Indian Hills Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 48%).
- •Indian Hills Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.9% vs 79.8%).
- •Indian Hills Junior High School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.6).
- •Meredith Middle School is the larger school with 662 students compared with 661.
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 Indian Hills Junior High School better than Meredith Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Indian Hills Junior High School ranks higher (77.0 vs 44.6 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 Indian Hills Junior High School and Meredith Middle School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Clive and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian Hills Junior High School: 661. Meredith Middle School: 662. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian Hills Junior High School and Meredith Middle School rank in Iowa?
Indian Hills Junior High School is 122nd of 239 and Meredith Middle School is 231st of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).