Serving 529 students in grades 6-8, Hiatt 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 31% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 529 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hiatt Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hiatt Middle School's student population of 529 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
529 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hiatt 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 Hiatt Middle School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1211 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
53%
13%
Black
24%
7%
White
13%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hiatt Middle School's ranking?
Hiatt Middle School is ranked #1211 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Hiatt Middle School?
529 students attend Hiatt Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Hiatt Middle School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hiatt Middle School?
Hiatt Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hiatt Middle School offer ?
Hiatt Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hiatt Middle School part of?
Hiatt Middle School is part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
In what neighborhood is Hiatt Middle School located?
Hiatt Middle School is located in the Martin Luther King Junior Park neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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