Meredith Middle School vs Urbandale Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 3.5 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
Urbandale Middle School
Urbandale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
892 students
| Measure | Meredith Middle School Des Moines, Iowa | Urbandale Middle School Urbandale, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #231 of 239 | #90 of 239 |
| National rank | #8816 of 15,369 | #1505 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 662 | 892 |
| Enrollment | 662 | 892 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.8% | 41.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 79% |
| city | Des Moines | Urbandale |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Urbandale Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 44.6).
- •Urbandale Middle School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 49%).
- •Urbandale Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 48%).
- •Urbandale Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.4% vs 79.8%).
- •Urbandale Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.6).
- •Urbandale Middle School is the larger school with 892 students compared with 662.
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 Urbandale Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Urbandale Middle School ranks higher (79.9 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 Urbandale Middle School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Urbandale in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meredith Middle School: 662. Urbandale Middle School: 892. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meredith Middle School and Urbandale Middle School rank in Iowa?
Meredith Middle School is 231st of 239 and Urbandale Middle School is 90th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).