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Meredith Middle School

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

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About Meredith Middle School

Meredith Middle School serves grades 6 through 8 as a public school in Des Moines, Iowa. Enrollment was 662 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter middle schools in Des Moines. With about 40.3 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 16.4 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. There are 65 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	4827 Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
Phone	(515) 242-7250
School district	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Grades	6 to 8
Students (2024-25)	662
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	40.3
Students per teacher	16.4
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 190897000560). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Meredith Middle School serve?

Meredith Middle School serves grades 6 through 8.

How many students attend Meredith Middle School?

Meredith Middle School reported 662 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 662 students and 40.3 teachers in federal data.

Is Meredith Middle School a public or charter school?

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

What school district is Meredith Middle School in?

Meredith 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 Meredith Middle School located?

Meredith Middle School is at 4827 Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310. The phone number is (515) 242-7250.

How many other schools are near Meredith Middle School?

There are 65 other schools within 5 miles of Meredith Middle School in our directory.