Weeks Middle School

901 East Park Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50315
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 685 students in grades 6-8, Weeks 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 39% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower 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 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 685 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Weeks Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

Weeks Middle School's student population of 685 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
685 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

Weeks 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 Weeks Middle School is 0.74, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IA)
#1165 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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39%
64%
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43%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
12%
3%
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Hispanic
42%
12%
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Black
18%
7%
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White
20%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.74
This chart display the diversity score of Weeks Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Weeks Middle School's ranking?
Weeks Middle School is ranked #1165 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Weeks Middle School often compared to?
Weeks Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Howe Elementary School, Harding Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Weeks Middle School?
685 students attend Weeks Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Weeks Middle School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Weeks Middle School?
Weeks Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Weeks Middle School offer ?
Weeks Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Weeks Middle School part of?
Weeks Middle School is part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District.

School Reviews

1   3/26/2020
Hello, I am a 6th grader at weeks middle school and this is my review on this middle school Cafeteria: Pro: The food is wonderful and delicious Con: I sometimes find HAIRS in my food that aren't mine, the lunch ladies most of them don't speak English that good and it's hard to understand them Library: Pro: It is amazing I absolutely love it! I could stay there and never leave! Con: you never have time to go there, books don't really have pictures in them and some of us still love books with pictures in them, Pages are wrinkled have food on them and can break easily Teachers: Pro: No pro available Con: The other teachers don't care if your child is getting bullied and do nothing! They are rude, and cruel and give out WAY too much homework and embarrass your child! The students there Pro: Most of them are nice! Con: There are bullies left and right! The students beat you up! They make fun of you! They even have weapons on them usually! There were kids there with guns, knives, and baseball bats, the METAL kind! They pull your hair and Punch you in the throat or chest! They also bully the teachers I hope you did read this cause if you did be warned if you put your child in that school or not! Sincerely Lili.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Lili
5   8/1/2015
It's awesome everyone should go my daughter she got great scores for every grade now she loves school
- Posted by Parent - Gisel

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 685 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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