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Trailridge School

Q: Is Trailridge School a good school?

Trailridge School ranks 57 th of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

57^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 344 Iowa Middle Schools

Better than 83% of Iowa middle schools

Summary

Trailridge School is a middle school located in Waukee, Iowa, serving grades 6-7 with a total enrollment of 440 students. It is part of the Waukee Community School District, which is ranked 65 out of 313 school districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Trailridge School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, Trailridge School had 84-87.6% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district's 84.5-89.7% and the state's 72.8-80.2%. Additionally, Trailridge School has lower chronic absenteeism rates compared to the state average, ranging from 14.5% to 23.4% over the past few years. However, the school has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 46.1 in 2023-2024, compared to the nearby DeSoto Intermediate School (11.6) and Urbandale Middle School (36.4).

Trailridge School's low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 9.55% in 2023-2024, suggests a more affluent student population compared to the nearby schools, which range from 15.83% to 37.05%. This socioeconomic diversity may be a factor in the school's academic success. Overall, Trailridge School is a high-performing middle school that consistently delivers excellent academic results, making it an attractive option for families in the Waukee community.

754

Students ?

20.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

12.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1455 NW Douglas Parkway
Waukee, IA 50263

(515) 987-5161

District: Waukee Community School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.9%

African American:

6.6%

Asian:

6.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 96th percentile in 2024 → 83rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (84% vs 74% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 17% of Iowa middle schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 13 percentile points since 2024

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school84%

District avg83%

Iowa avg74%

57^th of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Top 17%▼ down 12 pts since 2024

From top 4% (2024) to top 17% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

65^th of 313Waukee 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	74.9	57 of 344	83.4%	★★★★☆
2024	86.2	15 of 337	95.5%	★★★★★

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts85%+9 vs state

Mathematics84%+11 vs state

Science80%+10 vs state

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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 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Trailridge School	Public	6-8	1455 NW Douglas Parkway	Waukee	50263	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(515) 987-5161	754	37	20.4	12.1%	565 (74.9%)	50 (6.6%)	47 (6.2%)	48 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (5.8%)	74.9	57^th of 344 public middle schools	83.4%		86.2	15^th of 337 public middle schools	95.5%	42		84.0	84.5	87.6		84.8	82.5	83.6		80.1
Waukee Middle School	Public	6-8	905 S. Warrior Lane	Waukee	50263	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 987-5177	867	65	13.3	16.0%	663 (76.5%)	42 (4.8%)	57 (6.6%)	53 (6.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (5.9%)	81.4	28^th of 344 public middle schools	91.9%		77.7	46^th of 337 public middle schools	86.4%	18		87.4	89.1	93.4		89.2	84.5	84.9		81.1	$11,676	$209	$11,466
South Middle School	Public	6-7	2350 SE LA Grant Parkway	Waukee	50263	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 987-3222	1,092	74	14.8	25.5%	680 (62.3%)	113 (10.3%)	92 (8.4%)	119 (10.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	86 (7.9%)	70.2	80^th of 344 public middle schools	76.7%		69.7	88^th of 337 public middle schools	73.9%	8		83.6	85.0			80.8	75.6				$12,239	$285	$11,954
Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School	Public	5-6	1400 Vine Street	Dallas Center	50063	Dallas County	Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 992-4343	586	43	13.6	19.3%	492 (84.0%)	37 (6.3%)	25 (4.3%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (4.3%)								(n/a)	88.4	87.0			80.6	88.5			86.4		$11,420	$262	$11,159
Dc-G Oak View	Public	7-8	1300 SW County Line Rd	Grimes	50111	Dallas County	Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 986-0105	537	35	15.1	20.5%	463 (86.2%)	27 (5.0%)	22 (4.1%)	9 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (2.8%)	81.5	26^th of 344 public middle schools	92.4%		79.6	39^th of 337 public middle schools	88.4%	13			89.7	89.0			84.6	88.2		85.2	$11,541	$246	$11,295
ADM Middle School	Public	7-8	801 Nile Kinnick Dr. S.	Adel	50003	Dallas County	Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 993-3490	352	25	14.1	20.2%	312 (88.6%)	4 (1.1%)	18 (5.1%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.0%)	84.5	17^th of 344 public middle schools	95.1%		69.9	86^th of 337 public middle schools	74.5%	69			94.3	92.4			86.1	86.4		86.4	$10,460	$110	$10,351
Van Meter Middle School	Public	6-8	520 1st Ave	Van Meter	50261	Dallas County	Van Meter Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 996-2221	252	8	33.1	6.7%	237 (94.0%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)	90.1	6^th of 344 public middle schools	98.3%		90.1	6^th of 337 public middle schools	98.2%			91.0	95.3	94.7		88.8	91.9	94.7		89.5	$7,390	$259	$7,131
Indian Hills Junior High School	Public	7-8	9401 Indian Hills Dr	Clive	50325	Polk County	West Des Moines Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 633-4700	661	52	12.7	51.9%	334 (50.5%)	70 (10.6%)	159 (24.1%)	52 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (7.0%)	65.2	118^th of 344 public middle schools	65.7%		59.8	149^th of 337 public middle schools	55.8%	31			84.4	83.1			81.0	80.1		74.0	$15,125	$193	$14,931
Summit Middle School	Public	6-7	9500 Windsor Parkway	Johnston	50131	Polk County	Johnston Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 986-0318	1,118	73	15.4	26.0%	747 (66.8%)	113 (10.1%)	80 (7.2%)	123 (11.0%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	48 (4.3%)	73.8	62^nd of 344 public middle schools	82.0%		68.9	96^th of 337 public middle schools	71.5%	34		83.4	83.3			83.7	80.2				$11,977	$474	$11,503
DeSoto Intermediate School	Public	5-6	317 Spruce St	De Soto	50069	Dallas County	Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 834-2424	337	25	13.7	20.2%	302 (89.6%)	4 (1.2%)	17 (5.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.6%)								(n/a)	84.0	94.9			87.4	91.1			77.1		$10,530	$359	$10,171

Frequently Asked Questions about Trailridge School

How many students attend Trailridge School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 754 students attended Trailridge School.

Is Trailridge School a good school?

Trailridge School ranks 57^th of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Trailridge School?

Students at Trailridge School are 75% White, 7% African American, 6% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

What district is Trailridge School in?

Waukee Community School District

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