Middle Schools in Waukee Community School District


Summary:

The Waukee Community School District in Iowa is home to three middle schools: South Middle School, Waukee Middle School, and Trailridge School. These schools serve students in grades 6-8 and are known for their strong academic performance.

Among the three schools, Waukee Middle School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the best middle schools in Iowa. It has a statewide ranking of 28 out of 344 schools for the 2024-2025 school year and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Waukee Middle School boasts the highest test scores across all grade levels and subjects, often exceeding the district and state averages by a significant margin.

Trailridge School also performs well, with proficiency rates above the district and state averages in most subjects and grade levels. In contrast, South Middle School has lower test scores compared to the other two schools, but still maintains scores above the state averages. The data suggests that factors such as socioeconomic status and resource allocation may play a role in academic outcomes, though the relationship between student-teacher ratio and performance is less clear.

District Detail

 560 SE University Avenue
Waukee, IA 50263

 (515) 987-5161

SchoolDigger Rank:
65th of 313 Iowa districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 13,917

Primary Schools: 11
Middle Schools: 3
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 2
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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