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Hoyt Middle School vs. Goodrell Middle School

Should you attend Hoyt Middle School or Goodrell Middle 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.

School Overview

School
Hoyt Middle School
2700 E 42nd St
Des Moines, IA 50317
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Goodrell Middle School
3300 E. 29th Street
Des Moines, IA 50317
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 486 students in grades 6-8, Hoyt 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 34% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 493 students in grades 6-8, Goodrell 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 40% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
486 students
493 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hoyt 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 Goodrell Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hoyt Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Goodrell Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hoyt 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 Goodrell Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hoyt Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Des Moines Independent Comm 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 Goodrell Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Des Moines Independent Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1167 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
#1194 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hoyt 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 Goodrell Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
34%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
40%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hoyt Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Des Moines Independent Comm 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 Goodrell Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Des Moines Independent Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
51%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
40%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hoyt Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Des Moines Independent Comm 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 Goodrell Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Des Moines Independent Comm 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)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hoyt Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Des Moines Independent Comm 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 Goodrell Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Des Moines Independent Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hoyt Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Goodrell Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
156
148
Grade 7 Students
171
182
Grade 8 Students
159
163

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hoyt Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Des Moines Independent Comm 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 Goodrell Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Des Moines Independent Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hoyt Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Des Moines Independent Comm 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 Goodrell Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Des Moines Independent Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
28%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hoyt Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Des Moines Independent Comm 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 Goodrell Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Des Moines Independent Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
16%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hoyt Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Des Moines Independent Comm 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 Goodrell Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Des Moines Independent Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
45%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hoyt Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Des Moines Independent Comm 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 Goodrell Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Des Moines Independent Comm 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
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hoyt Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Des Moines Independent Comm 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 Goodrell Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Des Moines Independent Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.70
0.73
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hoyt Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Des Moines Independent Comm 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 Goodrell Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Des Moines Independent Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
73%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hoyt Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Des Moines Independent Comm 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 Goodrell Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Des Moines Independent Comm 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%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hoyt Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Des Moines Independent Comm 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 Goodrell Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Des Moines Independent Comm 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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