WEEKS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Weeks Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Des Moines Independent Comm School District school district, located in Des Moines, IA with about 766 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 50 teachers, Weeks Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Weeks Middle School, located at 901 East Park Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa, serves as a key educational hub for the Southside community within the Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) district. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical developmental transition between elementary and high school, providing a structured environment designed to support students academically, socially, and emotionally during their early adolescent years.

The school is part of a district committed to fostering diversity and providing equitable opportunities for all students. Like other schools in the DMPS system, Weeks Middle School offers a comprehensive curriculum that typically includes core subjects such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies, supplemented by elective courses aimed at exploring arts, technology, and physical education. By maintaining a focus on academic achievement and community engagement, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for the rigorous demands of high school and beyond.

For more information, contact Weeks Middle School at (515) 242-8449 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.