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#745 of 1,280 schools in IA
South Middle School
Middle School · Waukee Comm School District · Waukee, IA
A Waukee Comm School District middle school serving grades 6th – 7th.
2350 SE LA Grant Parkway, Waukee, IA 50263
- Math 76% vs IA 73% (2025)
- Reading 83% vs IA 77% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Middle School score 79% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 81%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 16-year record (2010–2025) and has held near 79% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where South Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated797/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waukee), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,864
Median home value
$332,500
Median rent
$1,296/mo
College educated
57.3%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50263; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waukee Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 6–7 | 1.3 mi | 701 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Waukee Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #10 of 17
- District spending per student
- $11,927NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Middle School is listed in Waukee Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Middle School
South Middle School is a public middle school in Waukee, IA, part of Waukee Comm School District, serving approximately 913 students in grades 6th-7th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #745 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Middle School
What grades does South Middle School serve?
South Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 7th.
How many students attend South Middle School?
South Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 913 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Middle School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Middle School rank in IA?
South Middle School ranks #745 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is South Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at South Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Middle School has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is South Middle School a charter school?
No, South Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Middle School a Title I school?
No, South Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Middle School?
25.8% of students at South Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 7th
- Enrollment
- 913
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.3%
- Phone
- (515) 987-3222
- Area population (ZIP 50263)
- 27,560
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 50263; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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