Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Indianola Middle School

Q: Is Indianola Middle School a good school?

Indianola Middle School ranks 151 st of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

151^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 344 Iowa Middle Schools

Better than 56% of Iowa middle schools

Summary

Indianola Middle School is a public middle school serving 820 students in grades 6-8 in Indianola, Iowa, which is part of the Indianola Community School District. This school consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, with 87.9% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 80.2%, and 82.7% proficient or better in Mathematics compared to 74.4% statewide.

Indianola Middle School's performance is particularly impressive when compared to nearby schools in the Des Moines Independent Community School District. For example, Hiatt Middle School and Weeks Middle School have significantly lower proficiency rates. Additionally, Indianola Middle School has a lower chronic absenteeism rate and a more favorable free/reduced lunch rate compared to these urban counterparts.

Overall, Indianola Middle School appears to be a high-performing institution that provides a quality education to its students. The school's consistent academic achievement, stable performance over time, and favorable metrics compared to nearby schools make it a standout option for families in the area.

818

Students ?

14.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,173

Per pupil spending ?

30.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

403 S 15th St
Indianola, IA 50125

(515) 961-9530

District: Indianola Community School District

Students who attend Indianola Middle School usually attend:

High:

Indianola High School

Feeder schools for Indianola Middle School:

Elementary:	Emerson Elementary School
	Irving Elementary School
	Whittier Elementary School
	Wilder Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.5%

Hispanic:

5.5%

Two or more races:

3.8%

See top rated Iowa middle schools

Compare Indianola Middle School to nearby middle schools!

At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 83rd percentile in 2015 → 56th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Iowa median (56th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 27 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school78%

District avg78%

Iowa avg74%

151^st of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Top 44%▼ down 27 pts since 2015

From top 17% (2015) to top 44% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Iowa Middle Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

122^nd of 313Indianola Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	58.8	151 of 344	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.0	140 of 337	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.7	157 of 334	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	72.5	78 of 337	76.9%	★★★★☆
2021	76.7	54 of 324	83.3%	★★★★☆
2019	65.7	105 of 342	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	69.2	82 of 318	74.2%	★★★★☆
2017	73.6	59 of 327	82.0%	★★★★☆
2016	69.1	86 of 343	74.9%	★★★★☆
2015	74.3	58 of 349	83.4%	★★★★☆
2014	74.3	59 of 337	82.5%	★★★★☆
2013	78.6	31 of 350	91.1%	★★★★★
2012	71.6	69 of 349	80.2%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts82%+6 vs state

Science79%+9 vs state

Mathematics74%~ state avg

★

No ratings yet

Be the first to rate Indianola Middle School and help other families decide.

Rate Indianola Middle School

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Indianola Middle School

Load more schools when map is moved

Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)			ISASP Mathematics (2025)			ISASP Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Indianola Middle School	Public	6-8	403 S 15th St	Indianola	50125	Warren County	Indianola Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 961-9530	818	57	14.4	30.2%	724 (88.5%)	9 (1.1%)	45 (5.5%)	7 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	31 (3.8%)	58.8	151^st of 344 public middle schools	56.1%		61	140^th of 337 public middle schools	58.5%	11	77.1	81.5	87.9	67.7	71.2	82.7	79.4	$12,173	$196	$11,977
Carlisle Middle School	Public	6-8	325 Scotchridge Rd	Carlisle	50047	Warren County	Carlisle Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 989-0833	518	40	13.1	30.1%	405 (78.2%)	12 (2.3%)	62 (12.0%)	23 (4.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.7%)	44.8	229^th of 344 public middle schools	33.4%		35.5	252^nd of 337 public middle schools	25.2%	23	75.0	69.3	83.6	71.6	69.9	78.4	64.3	$10,769	$174	$10,595
Norwalk Middle School	Public	6-8	200 Cherry Street	Norwalk	50211	Warren County	Norwalk Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 981-0435	824	54	15.3	18.1%	712 (86.4%)	14 (1.7%)	63 (7.6%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (3.6%)	63.1	122^nd of 344 public middle schools	64.5%		62.4	136^th of 337 public middle schools	59.6%	14	81.1	80.7	63.2	82.5	84.0	88.0	76.0	$14,307	$188	$14,119
McCombs Middle School	Public	6-8	201 SW County Line Rd	Des Moines	50320	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 242-8447	670	40	16.8	83.3%	170 (25.4%)	153 (22.8%)	260 (38.8%)	50 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.5%)	7.9	321^st of 344 public middle schools	6.7%		7.7	318^th of 337 public middle schools	5.6%	3	43.8	61.0	62.1	48.8	60.5	57.4	50.0	$14,664	$1,066	$13,598
Weeks Middle School	Public	6-8	901 East Park Avenue	Des Moines	50315	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 242-8449	688	48	14.1	87.4%	133 (19.3%)	121 (17.6%)	292 (42.4%)	97 (14.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (6.0%)	1.7	334^th of 344 public middle schools	2.9%		1.3	333^rd of 337 public middle schools	1.2%	1	47.7	55.8	49.2	36.4	43.6	40.8	42.4	$14,586	$1,091	$13,495
Pleasantville Middle School	Public	7-8	415 Jones St	Pleasantville	50225	Marion County	Pleasantville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 848-0528	128	7	18.7	33.6%	115 (89.8%)	1 (0.8%)	9 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)	43.1	239^th of 344 public middle schools	30.5%		55.8	168^th of 337 public middle schools	50.1%	71		65.1	77.4		79.4	82.3	59.7	$6,497	$87	$6,410
Brody Middle School	Public	6-8	2501 Park Ave	Des Moines	50321	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 242-8443	641	39	16.4	71.3%	287 (44.8%)	82 (12.8%)	193 (30.1%)	23 (3.6%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.6%)	49 (7.6%)	3.9	327^th of 344 public middle schools	4.9%		6.6	320^th of 337 public middle schools	5.0%	7	49.8	53.3	61.4	46.3	45.1	52.0	51.0	$14,143	$628	$13,515
Hiatt Middle School	Public	6-8	1430 E. University Ave	Des Moines	50316	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 242-7774	488	35	14.1	93.4%	65 (13.3%)	100 (20.5%)	260 (53.3%)	35 (7.2%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	23 (4.7%)	0.5	341^st of 344 public middle schools	0.9%		0.2	335^th of 337 public middle schools	0.6%	6	43.1	46.2	46.3	30.6	36.4	38.1	37.3	$16,661	$1,079	$15,582
Callanan Middle School	Public	6-8	3010 Center Street	Des Moines	50312	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 242-8101	553	35	15.7	79.9%	147 (26.6%)	213 (38.5%)	116 (21.0%)	19 (3.4%)	3 (0.5%)	8 (1.4%)	47 (8.5%)	2.3	333^rd of 344 public middle schools	3.2%		6.9	319^th of 337 public middle schools	5.3%	14	49.0	50.3	54.7	41.2	40.9	50.7	48.0	$15,075	$880	$14,196
Merrill Middle School	Public	6-8	5301 Grand Ave	Des Moines	50312	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 242-8448	657	39	16.7	43.7%	386 (58.8%)	104 (15.8%)	87 (13.2%)	22 (3.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	55 (8.4%)	48	209^th of 344 public middle schools	39.2%		42.5	224^th of 337 public middle schools	33.5%	15	69.2	80.3	77.9	74.3	75.1	72.9	69.1	$12,938	$599	$12,340

Frequently Asked Questions about Indianola Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Indianola Middle School?

Students at Indianola Middle School are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

How many students attend Indianola Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 818 students attended Indianola Middle School.

What district is Indianola Middle School in?

Indianola Community School District

What high school do graduates of Indianola Middle School attend?

Students who attend Indianola Middle School usually go on to attend Indianola High School

Is Indianola Middle School a good school?

Indianola Middle School ranks 151^st of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Rate Indianola Middle School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

IAIowa Middle School Rankings

IAIowa District Rankings

Schools in Indianola, IA

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Indianola Middle School!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.