Goodrell Middle School first opened its doors in 1955 and was named after Miss May Goodrell. Miss May graduated from East High School, went on to be a teacher herself and eventually became one of East High School's most renowned principals.
Known as The Pride of Des Moines, Goodrell Middle School has an excellent reputation for a high quality of education. The school usually has over 500 students enrolled and almost 40 full-time teachers and staff.
Goodrell Middle School's mission is to educate the whole child in every way, every day. It strives to empower students and the community to show resilience, flexibility and open-mindedness.
Parents can easily keep up with their student's progress with online tools, which can be accessed on the school's website. Parents can also find the contact information for teachers and other staff online.
Goodrell Middle School's primary focus is centered around student growth and community involvement. It is always sponsoring community events and other extracurricular activities to engage both students and community members.
Goodrell Middle School
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
3300 E 29th St,
Des Moines, IA
Des Moines Independent Community School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
31%
Reading Proficiency
40%
Niche Grade
C-
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
31%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
32
Full Time Teachers
32
Teachers in First or Second Year
26.5%
GreatSchools Rating
1
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
43.9%
Science
35.2%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
564:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.2%
Female
47.8%
Hispanic
34%
White
33.7%
Black
18.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.5%
Two or more races
5.5%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
12/5/2024
It is the worst thing ever never do it ever again gotta be the worst of all time. It says it says it is the best of all time, but it really isn’t.
4/30/2019
Horrible because some teachers care about your grades the rest don't. Almost all the kids here cut or have depression. So don't send your kids to this hell hold please for your kids help.
5/2/2018
poor excuse for school---hang around in the back room and yap-also optional---hmmm
11/28/2014
3 of my 4 children have attended this school. I have always been pleased with how well they have performed in this environment. The student - teacher ratio, and curriculum is fantastic. You can tell the teachers care and are realize how well students perform is a clear reflection of their ability to...
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Attendance Zone
About Fairmont Park
List Price Range
$125K - $325K
Homes For Sale
5
Average Home Value
$187,394
Median Lot Size
7,840 Sq Ft
% Renters
28%
Household Income
$74,600
% of College Grads
18.8%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
1,008 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
61.7%
Homes for Sale
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- Grills
- Picnic Area
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- Dog Park
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Easton Basin Park
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- Picnic Area
- Trails
Fairmont Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Easttown Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
Pocket Park
- Playground
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