Lovejoy Elementary School vs McCombs Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lovejoy Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
394 students
McCombs Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
670 students
| Measure | Lovejoy Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa | McCombs Middle School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #649 of 654 | #230 of 239 |
| National rank | #37226 of 50,301 | #8762 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 394 | 670 |
| Enrollment | 394 | 670 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 83.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 54% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McCombs Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.8 vs 32.0).
- •McCombs Middle School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 37%).
- •McCombs Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •McCombs Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.3% vs 89.3%).
- •Lovejoy Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 17.2).
- •McCombs Middle School is the larger school with 670 students compared with 394.
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 Lovejoy Elementary School better than McCombs Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), McCombs Middle School ranks higher (44.8 vs 32.0 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 Lovejoy Elementary School and McCombs Middle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lovejoy Elementary School: 394. McCombs Middle School: 670. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lovejoy Elementary School and McCombs Middle School rank in Iowa?
Lovejoy Elementary School is 649th of 654 and McCombs Middle School is 230th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).