At Hoyt Middle School, students are encouraged to empower themselves and their community by implementing the Hoyt Middle School exclusive SOAR method, which stands for scholarly, open-minded, authentic and risk takers. Through the SOAR method, Hoyt Middle School pushes its students to be critical thinkers and to challenge boundaries that are put before them.
Hoyt Middle School opened its doors in 1972, and ever since, it has grown into a community where students of different experiences can feel welcomed. The school usually has around 600 students enrolled with over 40 full-time teachers and additional staff members and administrators. Sixth through eighth grade are taught at Hoyt Middle School. The school offers extended core, which includes band, orchestra, art, business, technology, physical education, world language and health and consumer sciences.
Parents can easily communicate with teachers and staff or check in on school or community events online. Online resources include Infinite Campus, Support for Your Student, Virtual Backpack and the online school calendar.
Hoyt Middle School
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
2700 E 42nd St,
Des Moines, IA
Des Moines Independent Community School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
31%
Reading Proficiency
51%
Niche Grade
C-
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
31%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
19.5%
GreatSchools Rating
1
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
38.6%
Science
36.4%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
308:1
Student Diversity
Female
50.8%
Male
49.2%
White
46.5%
Hispanic
27.8%
Black
16.7%
Two or more races
5.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.9%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/20/2019
it was and still is such a good school my daughter goes there and there's a lot of things she does , and she still gets good grades!! I really do think it's a good idea to take your kids to hoyt middle school there gonna love it and have fun wit there education
GreatSchools Reviews
5/13/2021
Would not recommend this school at all. Online learning is a joke and the school district cares more about the $$ than our children. They won't allow us to open enrollment but they are making my daughter do online learning due to her not always wearing her mask correctly. If she is such an issue (wh...
8/2/2009
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8/25/2007
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Average Home Value
$211,242
Median Lot Size
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% Renters
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Median Age
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Average House Size
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Hoyt Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Des Moines, IA and is served by the Des Moines Independent Community School District in Iowa. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 508 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 31% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 51% are proficient in reading. Hoyt Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $211,242. Discover additional schools in the area, like Fairmount Education, Grand View Christian School, Joshua Christian Academy-Main Campus, and more. Learn more about what Des Moines has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hoyt Middle School.