Ames Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

3915 Mortensen Rd, Ames, IA

Edwards Neighborhood

Ames Community School District

3.2

2.9

1,002 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Math Proficiency
72%

Reading Proficiency
69%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

69%

Math Proficiency

72%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

15:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

4.6%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

378:1

Student Diversity

Male

50.3%

Female

49.3%

White

65%

Hispanic

11.7%

Black

10.2%

Two or more races

6.4%

Asian or Pacific Islander

6.4%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

3.0 Middle School Student

4/21/2017

Ames middle school has a lot of teachers who dont help with problems, like bullying,fighting. The food sticks. mostly because you can always get bacon with your sandwich. If you want pizza you have to get what they have out. If would be really cool if they got taco pizza.

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1.0 parent

9/29/2025

They do not recognize Dr.notes to excuse students for absences or partial students especially those with disabilities. Will count a special needs autistic student absent for a whole period even after providing a Dr's note to leave 15 minutes early.

1.0 other

1/3/2017

While there are some dedicated teachers at the Middle School, and a very good music department, the negatives of the middle school far outweigh the positives

5.0 parent

2/2/2016

My son has thrived at Ames Middle School. The teachers are supportive and challenge students to continually improve both academically and socially. There are countless extra curricular activities (sports, academic clubs, philanthropic clubs, etc.) and the school does an excellent job supporting thos...

5.0 parent

1/26/2016

AMS has been a very positive experience for our family. The teachers are extremely supportive of the students and are always willing to talk to the parents about academics or other issues concerning the children. The diverse backgrounds of both students and staff are a plus in my book. There are man...

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Median Lot Size

9,583 Sq Ft

% Renters

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Average Household Income

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% of College Grads

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3 Baths
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2-4 Baths
815+ Sq Ft

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Iowa Story County Ames 50014 Edwards

Ames Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Ames, IA and is served by the Ames Community School District in Iowa. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,002 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 72% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 69% are proficient in reading. Ames Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $319,472. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ankeny Christian Academy, Madrid Junior High School, Sacred Heart School, and more. Learn more about what Ames has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ames Middle School.

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