Serving 914 students in grades 6-8, Urbandale 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 66% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 914 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Urbandale Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Urbandale Middle School's student population of 914 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
914 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Urbandale 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 Urbandale Middle School is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#641 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
13%
12%
Black
9%
7%
White
65%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Urbandale Middle School's ranking?
Urbandale Middle School is ranked #641 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Urbandale Middle School often compared to?
Urbandale Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indian Hills Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Urbandale Middle School?
914 students attend Urbandale Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Urbandale Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Urbandale Middle School?
Urbandale Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Urbandale Middle School offer ?
Urbandale Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Urbandale Middle School part of?
Urbandale Middle School is part of Urbandale Comm School District.
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