Maple Grove Elementary School vs South Middle 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.
Maple Grove Elementary School
West Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
577 students
South Middle School
Waukee · Public middle · Grades 6–7
1,092 students
| Measure | Maple Grove Elementary School West Des Moines, Iowa | South Middle School Waukee, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #83 of 654 | #24 of 239 |
| National rank | #1989 of 50,301 | #552 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 577 | 1,092 |
| Enrollment | 577 | 1,092 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.8% | 25.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 84% |
| city | West Des Moines | Waukee |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (86.1 vs 87.0).
- •Maple Grove Elementary School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 84%).
- •South Middle School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 76%).
- •South Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.5% vs 33.8%).
- •Maple Grove Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.0).
- •South Middle School is the larger school with 1,092 students compared with 577.
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 Maple Grove Elementary School better than South Middle 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 Maple Grove Elementary School and South Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between West Des Moines and Waukee in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maple Grove Elementary School: 577. South Middle School: 1,092. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maple Grove Elementary School and South Middle School rank in Iowa?
Maple Grove Elementary School is 83rd of 654 and South Middle School is 24th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).