Goodrell Middle School
Tel:
(515)242-8444
- Goodrell Middle School serves 628 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 77%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 75%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 23%.
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Goodrell Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Goodrell Middle School's student population of 628 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 628 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Goodrell Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Goodrell Middle School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1177 out of 1,252 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 77% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 75% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 11% |
| Black | 13% | 6% |
| White | 54% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 53% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 19% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Des Moines Independent Comm School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Goodrell Middle School is East High School (2.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Hoyt Middle School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Garton Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Des Moines Garton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 649 students
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2820 E 24th St
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515)242-8408 0.7 PK-5 649 - Des Moines Phillips Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 359 students
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1701 Lay St
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515)242-8431 1.3 PK-5 359 - Des Moines Mckee Elementary School Grades: PK | 323 students
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Des Moines, IA 50317
(515)323-8628 1.4 PK 323 - Des Moines Stowe Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 399 students
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1411 E 33rd St
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515)242-8435 1.4 PK-5 399 - Des Moines Brubaker Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 727 students
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2900 E 42nd Street
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515)242-8405 1.5 PK-5 727
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