Waukee High School is a three-year public high school in Waukee, Iowa, United States. The school hosts grades 10–12. It is run by the Waukee Community School District. As of the 2017–18 school year, the school has an enrollment of 1,950 students and 112 faculty with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio.
Serving 701 students in grades 6-7, Waukee Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-7
- Enrollment: 701 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waukee Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Waukee Middle School's student population of 701 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-7
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
701 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Year Founded
1997
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Waukee Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waukee Middle School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#93 out of 1233 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
5%
7%
White
76%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waukee Middle School's ranking?
Waukee Middle School is ranked #93 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Waukee Middle School often compared to?
Waukee Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dallas Center-grimes Middle School, South Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Waukee Middle School?
701 students attend Waukee Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Waukee Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waukee Middle School?
Waukee Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waukee Middle School offer ?
Waukee Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-7 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Waukee Middle School part of?
Waukee Middle School is part of Waukee Comm School District.
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