Overview
Weeks Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Des Moines, Iowa. The school enrolls 668 students. It is part of the Des Moines Independent Comm School District district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Iowa state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictDes Moines Independent Comm School District
County19153
CityDes Moines
ZIP50315
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID190897000584
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment668
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %78%
State Avg42%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)