Callanan Middle School

3010 Center Street
Des Moines, IA 50312
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 543 students in grades 6-8, Callanan 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 45% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). 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 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 543 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Callanan Middle School's student population of 543 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
543 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Callanan Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Callanan Middle School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#1139 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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45%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Callanan Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Callanan Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Callanan Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
21%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Callanan Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
39%
7%
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White
26%
71%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Callanan Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Callanan Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.74
This chart displays the diversity score of Callanan Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Callanan Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Callanan Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Callanan Middle School's ranking?
Callanan Middle School is ranked #1139 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Callanan Middle School often compared to?
Callanan Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Merrill Middle School, Brody Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Callanan Middle School?
543 students attend Callanan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Callanan Middle School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Callanan Middle School?
Callanan Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Callanan Middle School offer ?
Callanan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Callanan Middle School part of?
Callanan Middle School is part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
In what neighborhood is Callanan Middle School located?
Callanan Middle School is located in the Woodland Heights neighborhood of Des Moines, IA. There are 1 other public schools located in Woodland Heights.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 543 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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