publicmiddleGrade 6-8

Weeks Middle School

901 East Park Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315, United States
3.6
Overall Rating

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Weeks Middle School Overview

About This School

Weeks Middle School is a public middle in Des Moines, Iowa, serving 688 students in grades Grade 6-8. Academic results show that students demonstrate 38% proficiency in ELA and 33% proficiency in math. The school maintains a 14:1 student-teacher ratio with 48 teachers and an average teacher salary of $72,552. Support services include a counselor-to-student ratio of 344:1. Students at the school are 51% male and 49% female. The demographic breakdown includes 42% Hispanic, 19% White, 18% Black, 14% Asian, and 6% students of two or more races.

688
Total Students
Grade 6-8
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
48 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts38%
Mathematics33%
Science0%

School Information

School Type
public
Grade Levels
Grade 6-8
County
Polk County
Students per Counselor
344:1

Weeks Middle School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

38%
English Language Arts
City Avg: 50%State Avg: 70%
33%
Mathematics
City Avg: 44%State Avg: 65%
N/A
Science

Class Information

14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
City Avg: 14.4:1
State Avg: 14.5:1
344
Students per Counselor

Weeks Middle School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers
48

Average Teacher Salary

$72,552
City Avg: $71,966
State Avg: $66,994

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
Students per Counselor344:1

Weeks Middle School Student Demographics

Student Body

50.73%
Male
49.13%
Female
Total Enrollment: 688 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White19.33%
Hispanic42.44%
Asian14.1%
Black17.59%
Two or More Races5.96%
Native American0.44%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Weeks Middle School

Q: What is Weeks Middle School?

A: Weeks Middle School is a middle public located in Des Moines.

Q: How many students attend Weeks Middle School?

A: Weeks Middle School has approximately 688 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Weeks Middle School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Weeks Middle School is 14:1.

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Detailed Information about Weeks Middle School

Weeks Middle School is a public middle in Des Moines, Iowa, serving 688 students in grades Grade 6-8. Academic results show that students demonstrate 38% proficiency in ELA and 33% proficiency in math. The school maintains a 14:1 student-teacher ratio with 48 teachers and an average teacher salary of $72,552. Support services include a counselor-to-student ratio of 344:1. Students at the school are 51% male and 49% female. The demographic breakdown includes 42% Hispanic, 19% White, 18% Black, 14% Asian, and 6% students of two or more races.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: . See methodology โ†’
Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Weeks Middle School - Des Moines, IA

Quick Facts about Weeks Middle School
School NameWeeks Middle School
School Typepublic
Grade LevelsGrade 6-8
Location901 East Park Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315, Des Moines, IA
CountyPolk County
Phone+1 (515) 242-8449
Total Students688
Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
Full-Time Teachers48
Rating3.6/10
ELA Proficiency38%
Math Proficiency33%
Science Proficiency%

Frequently Asked Questions about Weeks Middle School

What is Weeks Middle School?

Weeks Middle School is a middle public located in Des Moines.

How many students attend Weeks Middle School?

Weeks Middle School has approximately 688 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Weeks Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Weeks Middle School is 14:1.