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
17:1
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
17:1
Teachers
29
Full Time Teachers
29
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%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/31/2020
It's a horrible school my son was failing every class and they didn't help him or even care to call or talk to me intell conference and then the last conference where canceld and never rescheduled
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
7/12/2008
8/25/2007
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Attendance Zone
About Sheridan Gardens
List Price Range
$111K - $3.4M
Homes For Sale
20
Average Home Value
$207,049
Median Lot Size
7,840 Sq Ft
% Renters
27%
Household Income
$69,014
% of College Grads
16.1%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
1,011 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
22.2%
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Parks in this Area
Reno Memorial Dog Park
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
Easton Basin Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Copper Creek Lake Park
Sheridan Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Easttown Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
Grandview Park
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Disc Golf
Fourmile Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Skateboard
- Playground
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