Meredith Middle School vs Samuelson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meredith Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
662 students
Samuelson Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
386 students
| Measure | Meredith Middle School Des Moines, Iowa | Samuelson Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #231 of 239 | #591 of 654 |
| National rank | #8816 of 15,369 | #23437 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 662 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 662 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.8% | 79% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 55% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Samuelson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 44.6).
- •Samuelson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 49%).
- •Samuelson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 48%).
- •Samuelson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79% vs 79.8%).
- •Samuelson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.6).
- •Meredith Middle School is the larger school with 662 students compared with 386.
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 Meredith Middle School better than Samuelson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Samuelson Elementary School ranks higher (52.5 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 Meredith Middle School and Samuelson Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meredith Middle School: 662. Samuelson Elementary School: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meredith Middle School and Samuelson Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Meredith Middle School is 231st of 239 and Samuelson Elementary School is 591st of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).