Hiatt Middle School vs Ruby Van Meter
Hiatt Middle School and Ruby Van Meter are very closely rated, both scoring around 3.1 out of 10. Hiatt Middle School is significantly larger with 466 students, about 4.2× the size of Ruby Van Meter (112). In math proficiency, Hiatt Middle School leads at 34.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Hiatt Middle School
Des Moines, IA
3.1/10
Middle School6th – 8th
466 students
Ruby Van Meter
Des Moines, IA
3.0/10
SchoolKindergarten – 12th
112 students
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| Metric | Hiatt Middle School | Ruby Van Meter |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.1 / 10 | 3.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.4 | 1.1 |
| Growth Score | 3.7 | 2.3 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 83.7% | 58.9% |
| Environment Score | 3.2 | 4.1 |
| State Rank | #1,240 of 1,284 | #1,249 of 1,284 |
| State Percentile | 4th | 3th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Hiatt Middle School | Ruby Van Meter |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 34.0% | 5.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 31.0% | 24.5% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Hiatt Middle School | Ruby Van Meter |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | Kindergarten – 12th |
| Enrollment | 466 | 112 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 12.9:1 | 5.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 83.7% | 58.9% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | — | <50% |
| District | Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Des Moines Independent Comm School District |
| City | Des Moines | Des Moines |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Des Moines (50316) | Des Moines (50312) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $53,090 | $82,720 |
| Median Home Value | $137,300 | $274,400 |
| Median Rent | $963 | $1,057 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 12.7% | 61.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 19.3% | 8.0% |
| Avg Commute | 19 min | 16 min |