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Harding Middle School

Des Moines, Iowa · Grades 6 to 8 · Des Moines Independent Comm School District

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About Harding Middle School

Located in Des Moines, Iowa, Harding Middle School is a public school for grades 6 through 8. Enrollment was 603 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter middle schools in Des Moines. With about 38.2 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 15.8 students per teacher. Des Moines Independent Comm School District runs 54 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a midsize city, in Polk County. Within 5 miles there are 56 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	203 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
Phone	(515) 242-8445
School district	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Grades	6 to 8
Students (2024-25)	603
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	38.2
Students per teacher	15.8
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Polk County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 190897000540). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Great Oaks High School and Career CenterCharter · Grades 9 to 12Des Moines · 0.2 mi Findley Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 6Des Moines · 0.3 mi Madison Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Des Moines · 0.6 mi Oak ParkPublic · Grades K to 5Des Moines · 0.6 mi Cattell Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Des Moines · 0.6 mi North High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Des Moines · 0.8 mi Moulton Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Des Moines · 1.5 mi Carver ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Des Moines · 2 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Harding Middle School serve?

Harding Middle School serves grades 6 through 8.

How many students attend Harding Middle School?

Harding Middle School reported 603 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Harding Middle School?

About 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 603 students and 38.2 teachers in federal data.

Is Harding Middle School a public or charter school?

Harding Middle School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Harding Middle School in?

Harding Middle School is part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ia/des-moines-independent-comm-school-district/

Where is Harding Middle School located?

Harding Middle School is at 203 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313. The phone number is (515) 242-8445.

How many other schools are near Harding Middle School?

There are 56 other schools within 5 miles of Harding Middle School in our directory.