Moore Elementary School vs Urbandale 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.
Moore Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
285 students
Urbandale High School
Urbandale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,301 students
| Measure | Moore Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa | Urbandale High School Urbandale, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #563 of 654 | #177 of 319 |
| National rank | #19303 of 50,301 | #2551 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 285 | 1,301 |
| Enrollment | 285 | 1,301 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67% | 36.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 66% |
| city | Des Moines | Urbandale |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Urbandale High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 58.4).
- •Urbandale High School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 57%).
- •Urbandale High School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 52%).
- •Urbandale High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.4% vs 67%).
- •Moore Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.0).
- •Urbandale High School is the larger school with 1,301 students compared with 285.
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 Moore Elementary School better than Urbandale High School?
On the Success Index (US), Urbandale High School ranks higher (73.2 vs 58.4 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 Moore Elementary School and Urbandale High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Urbandale in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Moore Elementary School: 285. Urbandale High School: 1,301. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Moore Elementary School and Urbandale High School rank in Iowa?
Moore Elementary School is 563rd of 654 and Urbandale High School is 177th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).