McCombs Middle School vs Mitchell Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McCombs Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
670 students
Mitchell Early Childhood Center
Des Moines · Public other · Grades PK–PK
292 students
| Measure | McCombs Middle School Des Moines, Iowa | Mitchell Early Childhood Center Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #230 of 239 | – |
| National rank | #8762 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 670 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 670 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.3% | 67.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | – |
| Math proficiency | 54% | – |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mitchell Early Childhood Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.1% vs 83.3%).
- •McCombs Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 18.3).
- •McCombs Middle School is the larger school with 670 students compared with 292.
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 McCombs Middle School better than Mitchell Early Childhood Center?
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 McCombs Middle School and Mitchell Early Childhood Center?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McCombs Middle School: 670. Mitchell Early Childhood Center: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McCombs Middle School and Mitchell Early Childhood Center rank in Iowa?
McCombs Middle School is 230th of 239 and Mitchell Early Childhood Center is unranked among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).