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Hiatt Middle School vs. Southeast Polk Junior High School

Should you attend Hiatt Middle School or Southeast Polk Junior High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Hiatt Middle School
1430 E. University Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Southeast Polk Junior High School
8325 Ne University Ave.
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
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7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Hiatt Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Southeast Polk Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 466 students in grades 6-8, Hiatt Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,106 students in grades 7-8, Southeast Polk Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
466 students
1,106 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hiatt Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Southeast Polk Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hiatt Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Southeast Polk Junior High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
65 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hiatt Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Southeast Polk Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hiatt Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Southeast Polk Junior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Southeast Polk Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#1207 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
#393 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hiatt Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Southeast Polk Junior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
32%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
75%
(Top 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hiatt Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southeast Polk Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Southeast Polk Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
33%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
80%
(Top 30% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hiatt Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southeast Polk Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Southeast Polk Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
69%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hiatt Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southeast Polk Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Southeast Polk Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hiatt Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Southeast Polk Junior High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
148
-
Grade 7 Students
153
532
Grade 8 Students
165
574
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hiatt Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Southeast Polk Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Southeast Polk Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% Asian
7%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hiatt Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Southeast Polk Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Southeast Polk Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
54%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hiatt Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Southeast Polk Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Southeast Polk Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
22%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hiatt Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Southeast Polk Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Southeast Polk Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
13%
71%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hiatt Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Southeast Polk Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Southeast Polk Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hiatt Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Southeast Polk Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Southeast Polk Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.64
0.48
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hiatt Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Southeast Polk Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Southeast Polk Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
33%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hiatt Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Southeast Polk Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Southeast Polk Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hiatt Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Southeast Polk Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Southeast Polk Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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