Serving 455 students in grades 6-8, Hoyt 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 34% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 455 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hoyt Middle School serves the eastern part of Des Moines, IA, covering an area of approximately 12.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hoyt Middle School's student population of 455 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
455 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Preparing our students for an ever-changing world, so that they may become contributing members of our community who question, challenge, and improve our society.
School Rankings
Hoyt Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hoyt Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1167 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
39%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58.5%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hoyt Middle School's ranking?
Hoyt Middle School is ranked #1167 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Hoyt Middle School often compared to?
Hoyt Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Goodrell Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Hoyt Middle School?
455 students attend Hoyt Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Hoyt Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hoyt Middle School?
Hoyt Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hoyt Middle School offer ?
Hoyt Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hoyt Middle School part of?
Hoyt Middle School is part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
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