Waukee Middle School

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Waukee Middle School ranks 46 th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Waukee Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-7 in the Waukee Community School District, located in Waukee, Iowa. With a student population of 1,069, the school has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years.

Waukee Middle School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outperforming the state and district averages in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores for both English Language Arts and Mathematics. In 2023-2024, 85.5% of 6th graders and 89.6% of 7th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 74.5% and 77.3%, respectively. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.7 students per teacher, suggesting efficient resource allocation to support student learning.

While the majority of students at Waukee Middle School are White (78.02%), the school has a more diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, with significant percentages of Asian (5.8%), Hispanic (7.39%), and African American (3.93%) students. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 12.07% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the nearby South Middle School (25.63%) and several other schools in the surrounding area.

Detail:

Public 6-7

905 S. Warrior Lane
Waukee, IA 50263

(515) 987-5177

District: Waukee Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
46^th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,676

Students who attend Waukee Middle School usually attend:

High:

Northwest High School

Feeder schools for Waukee Middle School:

Elementary:	Grant Ragan Elementary School
	Radiant Elementary School
	Shuler Elementary School
	Walnut Hills Elementary School
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	Waukee Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 701

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.6%

Hispanic:

7.3%

Asian:

6.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Waukee Middle School ranks better than 86.4% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.71. (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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.6%), Hispanic (7.3%), Asian (6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 15.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waukee Middle School is 11.6. (See more...)

Compare Waukee Middle School employs 60.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waukee Middle School is $11,676.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Waukee Middle School 46^th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Waukee Middle School in the ranking list.)

Waukee Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Waukee Community School District 44^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Waukee Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	83.91	15^th	349	95.7%
2013	83.55	13^th	350	96.3%
2014	81.74	24^th	337	92.9%
2015	87.27	9^th	349	97.4%
2016	84.98	21^st	343	93.9%
2017	80.98	24^th	327	92.7%
2018	83.22	21^st	318	93.4%
2019	90.07	9^th	342	97.4%
2021	85.30	18^th	324	94.4%
2022	86.37	18^th	337	94.7%
2023	84.26	19^th	334	94.3%
2024	77.71	46^th	337	86.4%

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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 Waukee Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	262	3	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	267
1989	299	1	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	304
1990	282	2	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	290
1991	322	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	325
1992	334	1	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	339
1993	337	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	341
1994	394	1	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	400
1995	336	6	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	348
1996	336	6	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	348
1997	369	5	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	382
1998	384	5	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	395
1999	419	7	7	6	0	n/a	n/a	439
2000	443	9	9	5	0	n/a	n/a	466
2001	499	11	8	6	0	n/a	n/a	524
2002	640	15	12	9	0	n/a	n/a	676
2003	640	15	12	9	0	n/a	n/a	676
2004	679	21	15	16	0	n/a	n/a	731
2005	516	11	14	10	3	n/a	n/a	554
2006	573	22	15	15	3	n/a	n/a	628
2007	625	32	19	16	0	n/a	n/a	692
2008	737	27	32	17	0	n/a	n/a	813
2009	783	33	31	29	0	n/a	n/a	876
2010	848	27	25	37	2	0	16	955
2011	655	19	22	30	3	0	19	748
2012	717	14	32	24	3	0	16	806
2013	765	14	33	26	3	0	24	865
2014	818	8	40	36	1	0	18	921
2015	819	15	40	39	3	1	21	938
2016	595	13	34	29	3	1	14	689
2017	609	17	35	41	1	0	17	720
2018	671	18	32	46	2	1	32	802
2019	733	17	44	46	2	1	47	890
2020	777	24	47	52	1	0	50	951
2021	785	34	50	51	1	0	56	977
2022	794	38	62	70	1	0	56	1021
2023	834	42	62	79	1	0	51	1069
2024	530	36	42	51	0	0	42	701

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 Waukee Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	267	21.0	12.7	n/a
1989	304	2.2	138.1	1.6
1990	290	21.0	13.8	0
1991	325	21.0	15.4	6.2
1992	339	21.0	16.1	3.8
1993	341	21.0	16.2	4.1
1994	400	17.0	23.5	3.3
1995	348	24.9	14.0	7.8
1996	348	24.9	14.0	7.8
1997	382	23.9	16.0	7.1
1998	395	31.0	12.7	4.8
1999	439	35.8	12.3	7.3
2000	466	36.0	12.9	7.5
2001	524	46.5	11.3	7.8
2002	676	48.0	14.1	8.3
2003	676	48.0	14.1	8.3
2004	731	52.7	13.9	9.6
2005	554	39.5	14.0	11
2006	628	45.1	13.9	10
2007	692	49.2	14.1	10.8
2008	813	56.9	14.3	10.6
2009	876	58.9	14.9	9.8
2010	955	64.5	14.8	11.6
2011	748	58.0	12.8	13
2012	806	60.8	13.2	11
2013	865	63.0	13.7	10.4
2014	921	66.0	13.9	13.6
2015	938	69.0	13.5	12
2016	689	52.0	13.2	10.4
2017	720	50.7	14.1	12.8
2018	802	56.5	14.1	11
2019	890	61.3	14.5	10.9
2020	951	64.1	14.8	10.7
2021	977	66.6	14.6	10.3
2022	1021	66.8	15.2	10.8
2023	1069	67.9	15.7	12.1
2024	701	60.1	11.6	15.8

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 Waukee Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	267	21.0	12.7	n/a
1989	304	2.2	138.1	1.6
1990	290	21.0	13.8	0
1991	325	21.0	15.4	6.2
1992	339	21.0	16.1	3.8
1993	341	21.0	16.2	4.1
1994	400	17.0	23.5	3.3
1995	348	24.9	14.0	7.8
1996	348	24.9	14.0	7.8
1997	382	23.9	16.0	7.1
1998	395	31.0	12.7	4.8
1999	439	35.8	12.3	7.3
2000	466	36.0	12.9	7.5
2001	524	46.5	11.3	7.8
2002	676	48.0	14.1	8.3
2003	676	48.0	14.1	8.3
2004	731	52.7	13.9	9.6
2005	554	39.5	14.0	11
2006	628	45.1	13.9	10
2007	692	49.2	14.1	10.8
2008	813	56.9	14.3	10.6
2009	876	58.9	14.9	9.8
2010	955	64.5	14.8	11.6
2011	748	58.0	12.8	13
2012	806	60.8	13.2	11
2013	865	63.0	13.7	10.4
2014	921	66.0	13.9	13.6
2015	938	69.0	13.5	12
2016	689	52.0	13.2	10.4
2017	720	50.7	14.1	12.8
2018	802	56.5	14.1	11
2019	890	61.3	14.5	10.9
2020	951	64.1	14.8	10.7
2021	977	66.6	14.6	10.3
2022	1021	66.8	15.2	10.8
2023	1069	67.9	15.7	12.1
2024	701	60.1	11.6	15.8

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 Waukee Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$209 (1.8%)	$11,466 (98.2%)	$11,676

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Waukee Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 9^th of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 19^th of 334 Middle schools	3.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Waukee Middle School)	86.6	85.5	1.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Waukee Community School District)	84.5	83	1.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Waukee Middle School)	92	85.1	6.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Waukee Community School District)	87.6	83.1	4.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Waukee Middle School)	87.8	89.8	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Waukee Community School District)	87.1	84.1	3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Waukee Middle School)	86.2	85	1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Waukee Community School District)	86.3	78.1	8.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	890	1069	20.1%
African American	17	42	147.1%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	44	62	40.9%
Hispanic	46	79	71.7%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	733	834	13.8%
Two or More Races	47	51	8.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	10.9%	12.1%	1.2%

Schools Near Waukee 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
Waukee Middle School	Public	6-7	905 S. Warrior Lane	Waukee	50263	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 987-5177	701	60	11.6	15.8%	530 (75.6%)	36 (5.1%)	51 (7.3%)	42 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (6.0%)	77.7	46^th of 337 public middle schools	86.4%		84.3	19^th of 334 public middle schools	94.3%	27		85.5	89.6			81.9	81.2				$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	913	62	14.6	25.8%	597 (65.4%)	76 (8.3%)	66 (7.2%)	104 (11.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (7.6%)	69.7	88^th of 337 public middle schools	73.9%		63	123^rd of 334 public middle schools	63.2%	35		83.0	86.0			82.2	74.2				$12,239	$285	$11,954
Trailridge School	Public	6-7	1455 NW Douglas Parkway	Waukee	50263	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(515) 987-5161	440	10	46.1	9.5%	342 (77.7%)	25 (5.7%)	19 (4.3%)	34 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.5%)	86.2	15^th of 337 public middle schools	95.5%					(n/a)		86.0	91.9			93.0	87.2
Dc-G Oak View	Public	7-8	1300 SW County Line Rd	Grimes	50111	Polk County	Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 986-0105	565	35	16.0	19.3%	498 (88.1%)	27 (4.8%)	16 (2.8%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	14 (2.5%)	79.6	39^th of 337 public middle schools	88.4%		80.7	34^th of 334 public middle schools	89.8%	5			87.6	90.2			79.7	82.8		82.1	$11,541	$246	$11,295
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	653	55	11.8	33.2%	333 (51.0%)	77 (11.8%)	149 (22.8%)	55 (8.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.8%)	59.8	149^th of 337 public middle schools	55.8%		65.5	109^th of 334 public middle schools	67.4%	40			83.2	77.3			78.9	81.3		64.5	$15,125	$193	$14,931
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	241	7	36.4	7.1%	224 (92.9%)	2 (0.8%)	8 (3.3%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	90.1	6^th of 337 public middle schools	98.2%		91.3	4^th of 334 public middle schools	98.8%	2		94.3	95.8	90.4		87.4	93.0	90.4		90.4	$7,390	$259	$7,131
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	537	37	14.4	17.7%	462 (86.0%)	27 (5.0%)	26 (4.8%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.4%)								(n/a)	82.6	92.8			81.1	87.2			68.7		$11,420	$262	$11,159
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	344	25	13.9	18.9%	318 (92.4%)	3 (0.9%)	11 (3.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.9%)	69.9	86^th of 337 public middle schools	74.5%		81.7	31^st of 334 public middle schools	90.7%	55			90.4	91.4			74.4	74.2		72.2	$10,460	$110	$10,351
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	1,135	69	16.4	29.5%	727 (64.1%)	126 (11.1%)	80 (7.0%)	139 (12.2%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (4.8%)	68.9	96^th of 337 public middle schools	71.5%		74.6	62^nd of 334 public middle schools	81.4%	34		82.3	84.0			82.9	75.4				$11,977	$474	$11,503
Stilwell Junior High School	Public	7-8	1601 Vine St	West Des Moines	50265	Polk County	West Des Moines Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 633-6000	644	48	13.4	29.0%	404 (62.7%)	81 (12.6%)	92 (14.3%)	24 (3.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (6.5%)	52.1	189^th of 337 public middle schools	43.9%		56.8	166^th of 334 public middle schools	50.3%	23			76.9	79.3			66.2	82.0		67.2	$15,102	$192	$14,909

Frequently Asked Questions about Waukee Middle School

How many students attend Waukee Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 701 students attended Waukee Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Waukee Middle School attend?

Students who attend Waukee Middle School usually go on to attend Northwest High School

What is the racial makeup of Waukee Middle School?

Students at Waukee Middle School are 76% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American.

What district is Waukee Middle School in?

Waukee Community School District

Is Waukee Middle School a good school?

Waukee Middle School ranks 46^th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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