Brody Middle School

2501 Park Ave
Des Moines, IA 50321
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 603 students in grades 6-8, Brody Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 603 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Brody Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

Brody Middle School's student population of 603 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
603 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Brody Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brody Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IA)
#1077 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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51%
64%
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48%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
28%
12%
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Black
12%
7%
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White
48%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
This chart display the diversity score of Brody Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brody Middle School's ranking?
Brody Middle School is ranked #1077 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Brody Middle School often compared to?
Brody Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Callanan Middle School, Merrill Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Brody Middle School?
603 students attend Brody Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Brody Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brody Middle School?
Brody Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brody Middle School offer ?
Brody Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Brody Middle School part of?
Brody Middle School is part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District.

School Reviews

1   3/26/2020
A principal who takes away pizzas from the kids and makes a teacher cry? Is this the kind of example to set for children? Hopefully, the parents will rate this principal and the board investigates his abusive behavior towards the teachers and children.
- Posted by Parent - F.R.
5   5/17/2016
this school is a great school to go to and is not over protective like some schools I know. the new principal is OK and I''m learning lots from experienced teachers. I wouldn't change what school I go to
- Posted by Student/Alumni - iowaj

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 603 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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