Focus Middle School (Closed 2006)

Serving 21 students in grades 6-8, 
Minority enrollment was 53% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
21 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Focus Middle School by grade.

School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2005-2006 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
48%
7%
White
47%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Focus Middle School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IA.
0.55
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
35%
Source: 2005-2006 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Focus Middle School?
21 students attend Focus Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Focus Middle School students are Black, 47% of students are White, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Focus Middle School offer ?
Focus Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Focus Middle School part of?
Focus Middle School is part of Des Moines Independent Community School District.

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