Mccombs Middle School

Mccombs Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
201 County Line Rd,  Des Moines, IA
Des Moines Independent Community School District
3.4
684 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
38%
Reading Proficiency
47%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C-
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
38%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
40
Full Time Teachers
40
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.3%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
52.7%
Science
46.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
374:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
Hispanic
34.1%
White
32.6%
Black
18.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.9%
Two or more races
5.8%

School Rankings

#3 Most Diverse Public MS in Iowa
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 8 Reviews
1.0 student
3/25/2024
If you hate your child bring them here.
1.0 other
5/27/2017
WELL IT'S BEEN SOME YEARS, TWENTY TWO TO BE EXACT. BUT IT WAS HORRIBLE. I WAS BULLIED EVERY SINGLE DAY. MY PARENTS TRIED TO GET SOMETHING DONE BUT THE PRINCIPAL AND COUNSELORS HAD A VERY STRONG FAVORITISM PROBLEM. THIS IS NOT EXAGGERATED. THIS IS, SADLY, VERY TRUE. I WAS HIT MULTIPLE TIMES IN FRONT...
5.0 parent
7/3/2014
I have to admit that I was a bit apprehensive about sending my child to McCombs last year (middle school can be scary for parents), however it turned out to be a wonderful experience for my child. The building is completely remodeled with the open classroom setting a thing of the past. The teachers...
5.0 teacher
7/1/2014
I have had the benefit of working in this school for the past 11 years, and I have seen a huge number of positive changes. We have been through a beautiful remodel which updated the building in much needed ways. The amount of technology in our building has at least tripled in the last few years, and...

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Mccombs 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. The school has a total enrollment of 684 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 38% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Mccombs Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lincoln High School, Weeks Middle School, Christ The King School, and more. Learn more about what Des Moines has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mccombs Middle School.

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