Serving 654 students in grades 6-8, Mccombs 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 38% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% 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: 654 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mccombs Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mccombs Middle School's student population of 654 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
654 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mccombs 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 Mccombs Middle School is 0.74, 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
#1174 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
2%
Hispanic
34%
13%
Black
19%
7%
White
32%
72%
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
76%
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 Mccombs Middle School's ranking?
Mccombs Middle School is ranked #1174 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?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Mccombs Middle School?
654 students attend Mccombs Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Mccombs Middle School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mccombs Middle School?
Mccombs Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mccombs Middle School offer ?
Mccombs Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mccombs Middle School part of?
Mccombs Middle School is part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
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