At a glance
Reported students
892
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
58.83
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa middle enrollment
94th percentile
Compared with 244 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
610
Urbandale Middle School: 892 reported students.
State peer staffing position
62nd percentile
15.2:1 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
- 914
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.6:1
What the reported data says about Urbandale Middle School
Urbandale Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Urbandale. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Urbandale Comm School District. NCES reports 892 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 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.2:1, 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 (63.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.2%). English learners represent 8.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.3%. 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 Urbandale Middle School
- 1How do the reported 15.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 58.83 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 2.9 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.9
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White63.3%
- Hispanic15.2%
- Black8.6%
- Asian7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.6%
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 Urbandale Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Olmsted Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
622 reported students
Valerius Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
598 reported students
Webster Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
519 reported students
Urbandale High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,301 reported students
Karen Acres Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
233 reported students
Public schools near Urbandale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meredith Middle School Middle · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | 06–08 | 662 | 2.2 mi |
| Summit Middle School Middle · Johnston Comm School District | 06–07 | 1,118 | 2.4 mi |
| Indian Hills Junior High School Middle · West Des Moines Comm School District | 07–08 | 661 | 2.7 mi |
| Merrill Middle School Middle · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | 06–08 | 657 | 4.2 mi |
| Stilwell Junior High School Middle · West Des Moines Comm School District | 07–08 | 645 | 4.2 mi |
| Callanan Middle School Middle · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | 06–08 | 553 | 4.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Urbandale Middle School
What grades does Urbandale Middle School serve?
Urbandale Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Urbandale Comm School District.
How many students attend Urbandale Middle School?
Urbandale Middle School reported 892 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 94th percentile among 244 Iowa middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 914 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Urbandale Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 15.2:1, based on 892 students and 58.83 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 Urbandale Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Urbandale Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Urbandale Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Urbandale Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
41.4% 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 Urbandale Middle School in?
Urbandale Middle School is part of Urbandale Comm School District, based in Urbandale, IA, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Urbandale Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Meredith Middle School (2.2 mi), Summit Middle School (2.4 mi), Indian Hills Junior High School (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.