Meredith Middle School

Des Moines Independent Comm School District

664 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Meredith Middle School, located at 4827 Madison Ave in Des Moines, Iowa, is a key secondary education institution serving the Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) district. The school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical developmental years of early adolescence, offering a curriculum designed to prepare students for the academic rigors of high school while addressing their social and emotional growth.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Meredith Middle School is deeply integrated into the local community and participates in district-wide initiatives aimed at student achievement and engagement. The school provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and clubs, which serve to round out the student experience. By emphasizing a supportive school culture and collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and the community, Meredith strives to provide a stable foundation that encourages students to excel both inside and outside the classroom.

664

Total Students

47.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meredith Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	132
Hispanic	148
Black	235
Asian	96
Two or More	47
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

Black
235 (35.4 %)
Hispanic
148 (22.3 %)
White
132 (19.9 %)
Asian
96 (14.5 %)
Two or More
47 (7.1 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Phone:	(515)242-7250
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	664
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	479
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 244

Grade 7 219

Grade 8 201