2023 Most Diverse Public Middle Schools in Polk County

#1 Most Diverse Public Middle Schools in Polk County.

Meredith Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Des Moines Independent Community School District, IA,

6-8,

Overall Niche Grade: C minus,

Students: 740,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#2 Most Diverse Public Middle Schools in Polk County.

Goodrell Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Des Moines Independent Community School District, IA,

6-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says Goodrell Middle School is a great place to go for Middle School. Goodrell cares about the Students. The Teachers at Goodrell Middle School are very nice. They have a good Special Education Department..

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Overall Niche Grade: C minus,

Students: 564,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#3 Most Diverse Public Middle Schools in Polk County.

Weeks Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Des Moines Independent Community School District, IA,

6-8,

Overall Niche Grade: C minus,

Students: 743,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#4 Most Diverse Public Middle Schools in Polk County.

McCombs Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Des Moines Independent Community School District, IA,

6-8,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 2.5 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says McCombs is a great school, it teaches the student to be disciplined. Comparing McCombs to other middle schools, it has less violence. The teachers are amazing. McCombs has the best counselors. The....

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Overall Niche Grade: C minus,

Students: 747,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#5 Most Diverse Public Middle Schools in Polk County.

Harding Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Des Moines Independent Community School District, IA,

6-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 1 stars.

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: C minus,

Students: 810,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#6 Most Diverse Public Middle Schools in Polk County.

Callanan Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Des Moines Independent Community School District, IA,

6-8,

Overall Niche Grade: C minus,

Students: 600,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#7 Most Diverse Public Middle Schools in Polk County.

Brody Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Des Moines Independent Community School District, IA,

6-8,

12 Niche users give it an average review of 2.1 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says Brody Middle school is a diverse, intelligent school. There is plenty of activities for the students to get involved in before high school. Great teachers and atmosphere. .

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Overall Niche Grade: C,

Students: 686,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#8 Most Diverse Public Middle Schools in Polk County.

Hoyt Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Des Moines Independent Community School District, IA,

6-8,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says I liked a lot of the staff and administration. They were very kind and caring, always looked out for me. I truly am thankful to have gone to this middle school. They helped me out through one of my....

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Overall Niche Grade: C minus,

Students: 618,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#9 Most Diverse Public Middle Schools in Polk County.

Indian Hills Junior High School

Blue checkmark.

West Des Moines Community School District, IA,

7-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says I learned more at Indian Hills than my out-of-state high school. The teachers are always willing to go the extra mile and the culture is awesome. I hope they still show those videos about walking "to....

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Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 698,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#10 Most Diverse Public Middle Schools in Polk County.

Merrill Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Des Moines Independent Community School District, IA,

6-8,

7 Niche users give it an average review of 2.1 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says Wonderful opportunities for our students! Great teachers and parent involvement! Fabulous classes at Central Academy. Award-winning activities, including State Championships in Mock Trial, Science....

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Overall Niche Grade: C+,

Students: 750,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#11 Most Diverse Public Middle Schools in Polk County.

Hiatt Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Des Moines Independent Community School District, IA,

6-8,

Overall Niche Grade: C minus,

Students: 608,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#12 Most Diverse Public Middle Schools in Polk County.

Stilwell Junior High School

Blue checkmark.

West Des Moines Community School District, IA,

7-8,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says Seventh and Eighth-grade school kinda small for so many students.Great teacher but the food is not that good sometimes the chicken is undercooked and pink. Many clubs here like best buddies, chess,....

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 698,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#13 Most Diverse Public Middle Schools in Polk County.

Urbandale Middle School

Urbandale Community School District, IA,

6-8,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 2.5 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says Well one thing i love about Urbandale middle school is they were very welcoming the teachers check up on their student's to make sure they are okay they love to encourage you to be active. The kids....

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Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 930,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#14 Most Diverse Public Middle Schools in Polk County.

Cowles Montessori School

Blue checkmark.

Des Moines Independent Community School District, IA,

PK, K-8,

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 392,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#15 Most Diverse Public Middle Schools in Polk County.

Woodside Middle School

Saydel Community School District, IA,

5-8,

Overall Niche Grade: C,

Students: 383,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#16 Most Diverse Public Middle Schools in Polk County.

Orchard Place School

Blue checkmark.

Des Moines Independent Community School District, IA,

K-12,

Students: 66,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

#17 Most Diverse Public Middle Schools in Polk County.

Johnston Middle School

Johnston Community School District, IA,

8-9,

9 Niche users give it an average review of 1.9 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says Most of the teachers are very nice. They also have a good math program, I am in Algebra 2/Trig this year, and the teacher is very nice and helpful..

Read 9 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 1,118,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#18 Most Diverse Public Middle Schools in Polk County.

Summit Middle School

Johnston Community School District, IA,

6-7,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 2.8 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Summit is a great school and really pushes the kids to learn with great support with the exception of one teacher, Michelle Jordan (science) she is a bully to the kids and likes to pretend to be the....

Read 4 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 1,126,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#19 Most Diverse Public Middle Schools in Polk County.

Southeast Polk Junior High School

Blue checkmark.

Southeast Polk Community School District, IA,

7-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Junior says Overall the Junior high was a good place to be. The staff were pretty nice and I feel like I got a good education in regards for middle school level. Planning for high school was hard because every....

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Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 1,165,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#20 Most Diverse Public Middle Schools in Polk County.

Spring Creek Sixth Grade Center

Blue checkmark.

Southeast Polk Community School District, IA,

6,

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 504,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

Parkview Middle School

Ankeny Community School District, IA,

6-7,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says Older building but excellent staff and administration. Love their after school Expeditions. Challenging academics. Top notch counselors. What's not to move?.

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 871,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

Southview Middle School

Ankeny Community School District, IA,

8-9,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Freshman says I came to Southview Middle School from a homeschool perspective. I loved the variety of extracurricular activities it had to offer because as a homeschooler, I never had the opportunity to enroll in....

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 849,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

Northview Middle School

Ankeny Community School District, IA,

8-9,

18 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says While the school itself is not very diverse, the student body is pleasant and the academics are acceptable. I'd like to see more opportunities for talented and gifted students, especially in eighth....

Read 18 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 945,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

Prairie Ridge Middle School

Ankeny Community School District, IA,

6-7,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Excellent school overall. Good education, an the school staff is amazing. I'm glad I live in Ankeny..

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 1,021,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

Bondurant-Farrar Middle School

Bondurant-Farrar Community School District, IA,

6-8,

5 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Overall great school district. Teachers are helpful small community, Safe with lots of activities. Small community..

Read 5 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 579,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,