Meredith Middle School vs Woodlawn Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.5 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
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center
Des Moines · Public other · Grades PK–PK
216 students
| Measure | Meredith Middle School Des Moines, Iowa | Woodlawn Early Childhood Center Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #231 of 239 | – |
| National rank | #8816 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 662 | 216 |
| Enrollment | 662 | 216 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.8% | 73.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | – |
| Math proficiency | 49% | – |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Woodlawn Early Childhood Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.6% vs 79.8%).
- •Meredith Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 19.6).
- •Meredith Middle School is the larger school with 662 students compared with 216.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Meredith Middle School better than Woodlawn 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 Meredith Middle School and Woodlawn Early Childhood Center?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meredith Middle School: 662. Woodlawn Early Childhood Center: 216. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meredith Middle School and Woodlawn Early Childhood Center rank in Iowa?
Meredith Middle School is 231st of 239 and Woodlawn Early Childhood Center is unranked among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).