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McCombs Middle School

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

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About McCombs Middle School

Located in Des Moines, Iowa, McCombs Middle School is a public school for grades 6 through 8. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 670 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter middle schools in Des Moines. With about 39.8 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 16.8 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. Families comparing options will find 23 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	201 SW County Line Rd, Des Moines, IA 50320
Phone	(515) 242-8447
School district	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Grades	6 to 8
Students (2024-25)	670
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	39.8
Students per teacher	16.8
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 190897000557). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Studebaker Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Des Moines · 0.4 mi Morris Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Des Moines · 1.2 mi Lovejoy Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Des Moines · 1.6 mi Wright Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Des Moines · 1.9 mi South Union Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Des Moines · 2.2 mi Jackson Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Des Moines · 2.8 mi Des Moines Adventist SchoolPrivate, Seventh-day Adventist · Grades PreK to 8Des Moines · 2.9 mi Jefferson Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Des Moines · 2.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does McCombs Middle School serve?

McCombs Middle School serves grades 6 through 8.

How many students attend McCombs Middle School?

McCombs Middle School reported 670 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 16.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 670 students and 39.8 teachers in federal data.

Is McCombs Middle School a public or charter school?

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

What school district is McCombs Middle School in?

McCombs 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 McCombs Middle School located?

McCombs Middle School is at 201 SW County Line Rd, Des Moines, IA 50320. The phone number is (515) 242-8447.

How many other schools are near McCombs Middle School?

There are 23 other schools within 5 miles of McCombs Middle School in our directory.