Summary:
There is only one middle school located in the 50310 zip code - Meredith Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8 and is part of the Des Moines Independent Community School District. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Iowa middle schools over the past 3 years and has struggled to meet state proficiency standards, particularly in Mathematics and Science.
Meredith Middle School's performance on the ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) tests is below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2024-2025 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 52.9% (6th grade) to 63% (8th grade), compared to the state averages of 72.8% to 80.2%. In Mathematics, the proficiency rates ranged from 41.9% (6th grade) to 57.4% (7th grade), compared to the state averages of 71.8% to 74.4%. The school's Science proficiency rate for 8th grade was 49.8%, compared to the state average of 70.5%.
Despite the school's low performance, it appears to have adequate funding and resources, with a student-teacher ratio slightly higher than the national average and per-student spending that is higher than the national average. The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (74.27%) suggests that the school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, which may contribute to the academic challenges. However, the school's consistent underperformance compared to state averages raises questions about how these resources are being utilized to support student learning and achievement.
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