AMES MIDDLE SCHOOL
Ames Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Ames Comm School District school district, located in Ames, IA with about 1,033 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 63 teachers, Ames Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Ames Middle School, located at 3915 Mortensen Road in Ames, Iowa, serves as a primary educational hub for the students in the Ames Community School District. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of adolescents, providing a bridge between elementary education and the academic rigor of high school. Its curriculum is designed to balance core academic subjects—such as language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—with a variety of elective opportunities that encourage students to explore personal interests and develop new skills.
Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on community and personal growth, offering numerous extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs that help students build social connections and leadership abilities. By utilizing the resources provided through the Ames Community School District, Ames Middle School aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and academic excellence. Families and community members can stay informed about specific school events, academic calendars, and district-wide policies by visiting their official website at http://www.ames.k12.ia.us/AMS/AMS.html.
For more information, contact Ames Middle School at (515) 268-2400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Ames, IA 50014
(515) 268-2400
AMES MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Ames, IA with about 1,033 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Ames Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 1,033
- Teachers:
- 63.9
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,033 students
- White
- 68.1%
- Black or African American
- 10.7%
- Asian
- 8.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.6%
- Two or more races
- 5.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.