At a glance
Reported students
586
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
43.07
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa middle enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 244 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
530
Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School: 586 reported students.
State peer staffing position
33rd percentile
13.6:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 563
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37.1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.2:1
What the reported data says about Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School
Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 05–06 in Dallas Center. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District. NCES reports 586 students for 2024–25.
Among 244 middle schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 338 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.6:1, close to the Iowa median of 14.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (84%) and Black (6.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 12.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School
- 1How do the reported 13.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 43.07 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 12.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 19.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White84%
- Hispanic4.3%
- Black6.3%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
DC-G Oak View
Middle · Grades 07–08
537 reported students
Heritage Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
530 reported students
South Prairie Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–04
436 reported students
North Ridge Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–04
412 reported students
Dallas Center Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–04
169 reported students
Dallas Center-Grimes High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,073 reported students
Public schools near Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Middle School Middle · Waukee Comm School District | 06–08 | — | 4.8 mi |
| ADM Middle School Middle · Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District | 07–08 | 352 | 5.6 mi |
| Waukee Middle School Middle · Waukee Comm School District | 06–08 | 867 | 7 mi |
| DC-G Oak View Middle · Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District | 07–08 | 537 | 7.5 mi |
| South Middle School Middle · Waukee Comm School District | 06–08 | 1,092 | 8.2 mi |
| Timberline Middle School Middle · Waukee Comm School District | 06–08 | 992 | 8.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School
What grades does Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School serve?
Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School reports grades 05–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District.
How many students attend Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School?
Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School reported 586 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 244 Iowa middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 563 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 13.6:1, based on 586 students and 43.07 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
19.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School in?
Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School is part of Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District, based in Grimes, IA, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include North Middle School (4.8 mi), ADM Middle School (5.6 mi), Waukee Middle School (7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.