Waukee Middle School vs. South Middle School
Should you attend Waukee Middle School or South Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
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
South Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,069 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 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 909 students in grades 6-7, South Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher 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 37% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-7
6-7
Total Students
1,069 students
909 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
61 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#93 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#314 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
77%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
562
438
Grade 7 Students
507
471
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
12%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
4%
9%
% White
78%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
8%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
