Woodside Middle School

Summary:

Woodside Middle School is a public middle school in Des Moines, Iowa, serving 359 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Saydel Community School District, which is ranked 297 out of 309 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past several years, Woodside Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom third of Iowa middle schools, with a 1-star rating.

Woodside Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (69.08%) compared to nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 67.89% to 74.14% over the past three years, significantly higher than the nearby schools. Academically, Woodside Middle School's performance, as measured by ISASP test scores, is consistently below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly in mathematics and science.

Despite spending $14,080 per student, which is higher than the nearby schools but lower than the state average, and having a relatively low student-teacher ratio ranging from 10 to 11.7 over the past three years, Woodside Middle School continues to struggle to match the academic proficiency levels of its neighbors. Addressing the school's unique challenges and leveraging its strengths could lead to meaningful improvements in student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 5-8

5810 NE 14th St
Des Moines, IA 50313

(515) 265-3451

District: Saydel Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
296^th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,080

Students who attend Woodside Middle School usually attend:

High:

Saydel High School

Feeder schools for Woodside Middle School:

Elementary:

Cornell Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.0

Number of students: 359

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.1%

Hispanic:

20.6%

Two or more races:

8.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Woodside Middle School ranks worse than 87.8% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.46. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Woodside Middle School is $14,080.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Woodside Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Woodside Middle School 296^th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Woodside Middle School in the ranking list.)

Saydel Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Saydel Community School District 297^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Woodside Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	22.14	315^th	349	9.7%
2013	18.44	322^nd	350	8.0%
2014	22.30	296^th	337	12.2%
2015	34.50	265^th	349	24.1%
2016	20.95	304^th	343	11.4%
2017	34.20	252^nd	327	22.9%
2018	17.51	283^rd	318	11.0%
2019	19.52	299^th	342	12.6%
2021	9.06	301^st	324	7.1%
2022	10.81	314^th	337	6.8%
2023	16.47	297^th	334	11.1%
2024	19.46	296^th	337	12.2%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Woodside Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	387	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	389
1989	293	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	293
1990	286	0	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	290
1991	255	0	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	259
1992	293	3	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	300
1993	324	2	1	1	3	n/a	n/a	331
1994	331	2	2	5	5	n/a	n/a	345
1995	388	4	9	7	5	n/a	n/a	413
1996	388	4	9	7	5	n/a	n/a	413
1997	446	6	7	8	3	n/a	n/a	470
1998	410	12	4	12	3	n/a	n/a	441
1999	453	6	3	8	4	n/a	n/a	474
2000	461	7	4	5	4	n/a	n/a	481
2001	454	6	5	4	2	n/a	n/a	471
2002	348	6	5	3	2	n/a	n/a	364
2003	348	6	5	3	2	n/a	n/a	364
2004	340	6	5	10	2	n/a	n/a	363
2005	317	7	4	11	1	n/a	n/a	340
2006	314	8	4	14	0	n/a	n/a	340
2007	287	8	4	15	0	n/a	n/a	314
2008	273	9	7	17	1	n/a	n/a	307
2009	286	10	4	19	3	n/a	n/a	322
2010	288	5	4	24	3	0	5	329
2011	291	4	3	23	1	0	3	325
2012	272	4	3	24	1	1	2	307
2013	350	10	2	35	0	1	6	404
2014	350	7	2	34	0	3	8	404
2015	327	6	3	41	0	3	9	389
2016	321	4	3	53	0	1	11	393
2017	327	8	5	51	2	1	7	401
2018	306	4	5	63	3	0	11	392
2019	326	3	3	73	6	0	13	424
2020	301	1	2	85	4	0	21	414
2021	277	0	2	76	3	0	25	383
2022	270	3	2	75	1	0	28	379
2023	248	1	2	74	2	0	32	359

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Woodside Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	389	27.3	14.2	21.1
1989	293	2.3	127.3	17.7
1990	290	22.3	13.0	20
1991	259	22.3	11.6	14.7
1992	300	22.0	13.6	19.3
1993	331	22.3	14.8	21.5
1994	345	22.1	15.6	16.5
1995	413	35.0	11.8	22
1996	413	35.0	11.8	22
1997	470	35.6	13.2	25.5
1998	441	38.8	11.4	35.1
1999	474	39.5	12.0	31.6
2000	481	41.8	11.5	38
2001	471	39.5	11.9	43.3
2002	364	28.2	12.9	39.8
2003	364	28.2	12.9	39.8
2004	363	26.8	13.5	41.3
2005	340	31.5	10.8	46.5
2006	340	28.9	11.8	43.8
2007	314	32.5	9.7	46.2
2008	307	29.4	10.4	51.1
2009	322	24.0	13.4	49.7
2010	329	20.9	15.7	52
2011	325	29.0	11.2	49.2
2012	307	27.1	11.3	57.7
2013	404	29.7	13.5	55
2014	404	31.4	12.8	57.9
2015	389	32.0	12.1	49.9
2016	393	31.0	12.6	49.1
2017	401	32.1	12.4	45.6
2018	392	29.1	13.4	54.1
2019	424	29.8	14.2	60.6
2020	414	32.2	12.8	63.3
2021	383	32.6	11.7	67.9
2022	379	35.5	10.6	74.1
2023	359	35.9	10.0	71

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Woodside Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	389	27.3	14.2	21.1
1989	293	2.3	127.3	17.7
1990	290	22.3	13.0	20
1991	259	22.3	11.6	14.7
1992	300	22.0	13.6	19.3
1993	331	22.3	14.8	21.5
1994	345	22.1	15.6	16.5
1995	413	35.0	11.8	22
1996	413	35.0	11.8	22
1997	470	35.6	13.2	25.5
1998	441	38.8	11.4	35.1
1999	474	39.5	12.0	31.6
2000	481	41.8	11.5	38
2001	471	39.5	11.9	43.3
2002	364	28.2	12.9	39.8
2003	364	28.2	12.9	39.8
2004	363	26.8	13.5	41.3
2005	340	31.5	10.8	46.5
2006	340	28.9	11.8	43.8
2007	314	32.5	9.7	46.2
2008	307	29.4	10.4	51.1
2009	322	24.0	13.4	49.7
2010	329	20.9	15.7	52
2011	325	29.0	11.2	49.2
2012	307	27.1	11.3	57.7
2013	404	29.7	13.5	55
2014	404	31.4	12.8	57.9
2015	389	32.0	12.1	49.9
2016	393	31.0	12.6	49.1
2017	401	32.1	12.4	45.6
2018	392	29.1	13.4	54.1
2019	424	29.8	14.2	60.6
2020	414	32.2	12.8	63.3
2021	383	32.6	11.7	67.9
2022	379	35.5	10.6	74.1
2023	359	35.9	10.0	71

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Woodside Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$452 (3.2%)	$13,628 (96.8%)	$14,080

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Woodside Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 299^th of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 297^th of 334 Middle schools	1.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Woodside Middle School)	67	67
5th Grade English Language Arts (Saydel Community School District)	67	67
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Woodside Middle School)	67	71.3	4.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Saydel Community School District)	67	71.3	4.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Woodside Middle School)	58.1	59.5	1.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Saydel Community School District)	58.1	59.5	1.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Woodside Middle School)	66.7	57	9.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Saydel Community School District)	66.7	57	9.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Woodside Middle School)	56.7	61.5	4.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Saydel Community School District)	56.7	61.5	4.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Woodside Middle School)	60	61.5	1.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Saydel Community School District)	60	61.5	1.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Woodside Middle School)	53.8	56.5	2.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Saydel Community School District)	53.8	56.5	2.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Woodside Middle School)	50.5	57	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Saydel Community School District)	50.5	57	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.8	72	0.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	424	359	15.3%
African American	3	1	66.7%
American Indian	6	2	66.7%
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	73	74	1.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	326	248	23.9%
Two or More Races	13	32	146.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.6%	71%	10.4%

Schools Near Woodside Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)		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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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
Woodside Middle School	Public	5-8	5810 NE 14th St	Des Moines	50313	Polk County	Saydel Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 265-3451	359	36	10.0	71.0%	248 (69.1%)	1 (0.3%)	74 (20.6%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (8.9%)	19.5	296^th of 337 public middle schools	12.2%		16.5	297^th of 334 public middle schools	11.1%	1	63.8	64.0	74.4	61.4	67.5	54.1	64.6	56.0	47.5	54.8	$14,080	$452	$13,628
Harding Middle School	Public	6-8	203 E Euclid Ave	Des Moines	50313	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 242-8445	655	37	17.5	89.5%	109 (16.6%)	182 (27.8%)	226 (34.5%)	87 (13.3%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	44 (6.7%)	0.7	334^th of 337 public middle schools	0.9%		1.3	328^th of 334 public middle schools	1.8%	6		37.1	46.1	47.6		36.0	34.0	42.3		33.5	$13,719	$830	$12,889
Goodrell Middle School	Public	6-8	3300 E. 29th Street	Des Moines	50317	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 242-8444	523	32	16.2	84.5%	176 (33.7%)	99 (18.9%)	178 (34.0%)	39 (7.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.5%)	1.8	331^st of 337 public middle schools	1.8%		1.6	326^th of 334 public middle schools	2.4%	5		34.1	46.1	51.7		35.7	49.4	44.8		35.2	$15,696	$1,024	$14,672
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	529	34	15.7	94.9%	67 (12.7%)	126 (23.8%)	282 (53.3%)	28 (5.3%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.0%)	0.2	335^th of 337 public middle schools	0.6%		0.6	331^st of 334 public middle schools	0.9%	4		37.1	37.1	40.6		35.6	26.6	34.3		23.1	$16,661	$1,079	$15,582
Parkview Middle School	Public	6-7	105 NW Pleasant St	Ankeny	50023	Polk County	Ankeny Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 965-9640	867	62	14.0	22.6%	656 (75.7%)	47 (5.4%)	74 (8.5%)	39 (4.5%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (5.5%)	80.4	34^th of 337 public middle schools	89.9%		82	27^th of 334 public middle schools	91.9%	7		86.6	90.9			81.5	84.7				$13,100	$296	$12,804
Meredith Middle School	Public	6-8	4827 Madison Ave	Des Moines	50310	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 242-7250	664	47	14.0	83.9%	132 (19.9%)	235 (35.4%)	148 (22.3%)	96 (14.5%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	47 (7.1%)	4.2	323^rd of 337 public middle schools	4.2%		4.6	320^th of 334 public middle schools	4.2%	3		50.0	57.6	51.4		43.4	50.0	51.6		42.7	$14,971	$1,099	$13,873
Hoyt Middle School	Public	6-8	2700 E 42nd St	Des Moines	50317	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 242-8446	486	29	16.6	79.8%	226 (46.5%)	81 (16.7%)	135 (27.8%)	14 (2.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (5.6%)	1.3	332^nd of 337 public middle schools	1.5%		1.3	329^th of 334 public middle schools	1.5%	3		45.5	50.0	52.6		41.3	32.5	42.2		36.4	$14,771	$931	$13,840
Prairie Ridge Middle School	Public	6-7	1010 NW Prairie Ridge Dr	Ankeny	50023	Polk County	Ankeny Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 965-9705	1,025	64	16.0	16.3%	832 (81.2%)	41 (4.0%)	74 (7.2%)	28 (2.7%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (4.6%)	75.7	61^st of 337 public middle schools	81.9%		80.1	39^th of 334 public middle schools	88.3%	22		85.3	89.4			80.7	79.2				$12,721	$191	$12,529
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	507	32	15.8	76.7%	133 (26.2%)	195 (38.5%)	101 (19.9%)	24 (4.7%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	49 (9.7%)	6.9	319^th of 337 public middle schools	5.3%		7.2	316^th of 334 public middle schools	5.4%	3		51.1	56.1	64.4		44.4	42.4	57.1		50.3	$15,075	$880	$14,196
Urbandale Middle School	Public	6-8	7701 Aurora Avenue	Urbandale	50322	Polk County	Urbandale Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 457-6600	894	57	15.8	40.6%	581 (65.0%)	84 (9.4%)	125 (14.0%)	53 (5.9%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	46 (5.1%)	49.3	201^st of 337 public middle schools	40.4%		49.1	197^th of 334 public middle schools	41.0%	4		72.8	81.8	80.3		71.1	70.7	74.0		61.7	$8,993	$119	$8,874

Frequently Asked Questions about Woodside Middle School

What district is Woodside Middle School in?

Saydel Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Woodside Middle School?

Students at Woodside Middle School are 69% White, 21% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.

How many students attend Woodside Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 359 students attended Woodside Middle School.

Is Woodside Middle School a good school?

Woodside Middle School ranks in the bottom 12.2% of Iowa middle schools.

What high school do graduates of Woodside Middle School attend?

Students who attend Woodside Middle School usually go on to attend Saydel High School

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