Mccombs Middle School

McCombs Middle School's mission is to prepare Fort Des Moines students for secondary education.

Mccombs Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

201 County Line Rd, Des Moines, IA

South Central DSM Neighborhood

Des Moines Independent Community School District

684 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1

Math Proficiency
55%

Reading Proficiency
55%

C-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

55%

Math Proficiency

55%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 17:1 Teachers 40	Full Time Teachers 40
Teachers in First or Second Year 6.3%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

374:1

Student Diversity

Male 50.3%	Female 49.7%
Hispanic 40.6%	White 26.5%
Black 19.5%	Asian 8.3%
Two or more races 5.1%

School Rankings

#3 Most Diverse Public MS in Iowa

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

2.0 parent

5/25/2026

Outside of the counselors and attendance lady (, it's been rough. Definitely need to make sure your kid knows self-defense. Teachers seem burned out.

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...

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Ross Peterson

Agency Iowa

(515) 461-7245

88 Total Sales

2 in Attendance Zone

$270K - $290K Price Range

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Darson Grantham

Keller Williams Realty GDM

(641) 247-4098

241 Total Sales

6 in Attendance Zone

$168K - $290K Price Range

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Angela Veatch

RE/MAX Revolution

(515) 489-4285

46 Total Sales

3 in Attendance Zone

$242K - $370K Price Range

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James Horstman

Hunziker & Associates, Inc.

(515) 305-3017

167 Total Sales

1 in Attendance Zone

$295,000 Price

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Susie Sheldahl

Realty One Group Impact

(515) 461-8610

269 Total Sales

3 in Attendance Zone

$210K - $290K Price Range

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Heather Lohse

RE/MAX Precision

(515) 414-8392

126 Total Sales

1 in Attendance Zone

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South Central DSM

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List Price Range

$130K - $377K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$212,862

Median Lot Size

8,712 Sq Ft

% Renters

55%

Average Household Income

$64,512

% of College Grads

12.2%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,017 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

71.4%

Homes for Sale

$238,900

2 Beds
1 Bath
912 Sq Ft

2030 E Leland Ave

2030 E Leland Ave, a charming ranch-style home offering the perfect blend of cozy living and exceptional outdoor space in South East Des Moines. Nestled on an expansive 0.75-acre lot, this 1990-built single-family residence features 2 comfortable bedrooms and 1 full bathroom across 912 sq.ft. of wel...

Terry Pauling

ITown Real Estate, LLC

(515) 495-5404

$590,000

Studio
4 Baths
3,499 Sq Ft

707 & 715 E Mckinley Ave

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Dustin Kupka

RE/MAX Precision

(515) 517-6293

$235,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,454 Sq Ft

2300 E Luster Ln
Unit 5

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Deb Miller

Iowa Realty Beaverdale

(515) 882-7436

$550,000

Studio
4 Baths
3,499 Sq Ft

801 & 807 E Mckinley Ave

If you're looking for a duplex portfolio, this is your chance! 801 & 807 E. McKinley Ave. are located side by side, making management and maintenance much more efficient for an investor. Per the seller, all four units offer 3 bedrooms with additional finished basement sq footage and are located just...

Dustin Kupka

RE/MAX Precision

(515) 709-3749

$290,000

Studio
2 Baths
1,856 Sq Ft

815 E Mckinley Ave

This well-sized 2-bedroom, 1 bath walkout duplex is ideally located just off E McKinley Ave in a desirable South Des Moines neighborhood. Both units are currently rented at $1,200/month, offering immediate income. Tenants are responsible for all utilities-including water, sewer, storm water, gas, an...

Dustin Kupka

RE/MAX Precision

(515) 293-5873

$1,250,000

Land
72.93 Acres Lot

0 E Acorn St

Excellent opportunity to own a sizable tract of land on Des Moines’ south side, offering a rare combination of privacy, accessibility, and proximity to the metro. Located along E Acorn Street with convenient access to Highway 65/69 and the Highway 5 Bypass, the property provides quick connections th...

Brodie Wubben RE/MAX Precision Land & Development Group

$31,900

3 Beds
2 Baths
960 Sq Ft

6901 SE 14th St
Unit 75

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Joanne Stevens Iowa Realty, Inc. - CR

$165,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,099 Sq Ft

6706 SW 16th St

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Jacki King Premier Land and Home

$237,500

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,000 Sq Ft

817 E Hackley Ave

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Tanya Evers Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

$319,999

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,748 Sq Ft

8527 Ridgeview Dr

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Misty Darling BH&G Real Estate Innovations

$235,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,230 Sq Ft

5905 SW 9th St

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Monica Amaya RE/MAX Precision

$1,031,438

Land
29.47 Acres Lot

0002 E Army Post Rd

+/- 29.47 acres of NX2 Neighborhood Mix District (Medium Density Residential) in Des Moines with access to utilities!

Nathan Drew Drew Realty Company, LLC

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Homes for Rent

$1,250 per month

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3 Beds
1 Bath
1,008 Sq Ft

7400 Meadowlands Dr
Des Moines, IA

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$1,170 per month

Carman Estates
2 Beds
2 Baths
990 Sq Ft

2314 E Porter Ave
Des Moines, IA

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$850 - $1,000 per month

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1 - 2 Beds
1-2 Baths
978+ Sq Ft

6924 Chaffee Rd
Des Moines, IA

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Somerset
1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
572+ Sq Ft

6620 SE 5th St
Des Moines, IA

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Willow Bend
1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
835+ Sq Ft

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Des Moines, IA

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$650 - $925 per month

Valley Acres Apartments
1 - 3 Beds
1 Bath
650+ Sq Ft

1050 Meadow Ln
Des Moines, IA

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$845 - $875 per month

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1 Bed
1 Bath
600 Sq Ft

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Melbourne
1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
653+ Sq Ft

5515 SE 14th St
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Townhouse for Rent
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,617 Sq Ft

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1 Bed
1 Bath
525 Sq Ft

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Des Moines, IA

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2.5 Baths
1,200 Sq Ft

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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,617 Sq Ft

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Lincoln High School

9th to 12th
Public

C-

Jordan Park

Bike Trails
Grills
Picnic Area

Fort Des Moines Park

Bike Trails
Boating
Fishing

Gray's Lake Park

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50320 South Central DSM

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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 684 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 55% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 55% 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. The average home value in this area is $212,862. 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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