publicmiddleGrade 6-8

Ames Middle School

3915 Mortensen Road, Ames, IA 50014, United States

+1 (515) 268-2400

http://ams.amescsd.org

7.1

Overall Rating

Location

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Ames Middle School Overview

About This School

Ames Middle School is a public middle in Ames, Iowa, serving 1,033 students in grades Grade 6-8. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 69% in ELA and 72% in math. The school maintains a 14:1 student-teacher ratio with 69 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $74,602. Support services include a ratio of 344 students per counselor. The student body is composed of 52% male and 48% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population at Ames Middle School is 62% White, 12% Hispanic, 10% Black, 8% Two or More Races, and 7% Asian.

1,033

Total Students

Grade 6-8

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

69 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts69%

Mathematics72%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 6-8

County

Story County

Students per Counselor

344:1

Ames Middle School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

69%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 75%State Avg: 70%

72%

Mathematics

City Avg: 71%State Avg: 65%

N/A

Science

Class Information

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14:1

State Avg: 14.5:1

344

Students per Counselor

Ames Middle School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$74,602

City Avg: $74,602

State Avg: $66,994

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio14:1

Students per Counselor344:1

Ames Middle School Student Demographics

Student Body

51.5%

Male

48.4%

Female

Total Enrollment: 1,033 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White62.15%

Hispanic12.49%

Asian7.45%

Black9.97%

Two or More Races7.65%

Native American0.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ames Middle School

Q: What is Ames Middle School?

A: Ames Middle School is a middle public located in Ames.

Q: How many students attend Ames Middle School?

A: Ames Middle School has approximately 1,033 students enrolled.

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

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

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Detailed Information about Ames Middle School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Ames Middle School - Ames, IA

Quick Facts about Ames Middle School
School Name	Ames Middle School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 6-8
Location	3915 Mortensen Road, Ames, IA 50014, Ames, IA
County	Story County
Phone	+1 (515) 268-2400
Total Students	1,033
Student-Teacher Ratio	14:1
Full-Time Teachers	69
Rating	7.1/10
ELA Proficiency	69%
Math Proficiency	72%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Ames Middle School

What is Ames Middle School?

Ames Middle School is a middle public located in Ames.

How many students attend Ames Middle School?

Ames Middle School has approximately 1,033 students enrolled.

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

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

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