Urbandale Middle School

www.UrbandaleSchools.com

894 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Urbandale Middle School, located at 7701 Aurora Avenue in Urbandale, Iowa, serves as a key educational hub within the Urbandale Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, the school focuses on the unique developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8. Its curriculum is designed to balance academic rigor with social-emotional growth, preparing young learners for the transition to high school by emphasizing critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility.

Beyond the classroom, the school encourages student engagement through a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and clubs. By leveraging its connection to the broader district’s mission, Urbandale Middle School strives to cultivate a sense of community and lifelong learning. Parents and community members can stay informed about school events, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives by visiting their official website at [www.UrbandaleSchools.com](http://www.UrbandaleSchools.com).

894

Total Students

56.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Urbandale Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	581
Hispanic	125
Black	84
Asian	53
Two or More	46
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
581 (65.0 %)
Hispanic
125 (14.0 %)
Black
84 (9.4 %)
Asian
53 (5.9 %)
Two or More
46 (5.1 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

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:	Urbandale Comm School District
Phone:	(515)457-6600
Website:	http://www.UrbandaleSchools.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	894
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	296
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	73

* 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 6 301

Grade 7 284

Grade 8 309