Maple Grove Elementary School vs Waukee High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.4 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
Waukee High School
Waukee · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,375 students
| Measure | Maple Grove Elementary School West Des Moines, Iowa | Waukee High School Waukee, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #83 of 654 | #100 of 319 |
| National rank | #1989 of 50,301 | #1437 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 577 | 1,375 |
| Enrollment | 577 | 1,375 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.8% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 74% |
| city | West Des Moines | Waukee |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maple Grove Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.1 vs 79.0).
- •Maple Grove Elementary School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 74%).
- •Waukee High School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 76%).
- •Waukee High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23% vs 33.8%).
- •Maple Grove Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 17.0).
- •Waukee High School is the larger school with 1,375 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 Waukee High School?
On the Success Index (US), Maple Grove Elementary School ranks higher (86.1 vs 79.0 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 Maple Grove Elementary School and Waukee High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between West Des Moines and Waukee in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maple Grove Elementary School: 577. Waukee High School: 1,375. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maple Grove Elementary School and Waukee High School rank in Iowa?
Maple Grove Elementary School is 83rd of 654 and Waukee High School is 100th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).