Weeks Middle School

Weeks Middle School in South Park is home to the Wildcats.

Weeks Middle School serves South Park students in grades 6-8.

Weeks Middle School in South Park encourages outdoor play and learning.

Weeks Middle School in South Park has a new playground.

Weeks Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

901 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA

South Central DSM Neighborhood

Des Moines Independent Community School District

685 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
40%

Reading Proficiency
51%

C-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

51%

Math Proficiency

40%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 14:1 Teachers 48	Full Time Teachers 48
Teachers in First or Second Year 18.6%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

413:1

Student Diversity

Male 53.4%	Female 46.6%
Hispanic 46.5%	White 18.4%
Black 17.2%	Asian 12.4%
Two or more races 4.7%	Native American <1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%

School Rankings

#7 Most Diverse Public MS in Iowa

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 student

3/23/2026

this school is very bad NEVER GO HERE OR PARENTS DO NOT BRING UR KIDS TO THIS SCHOOL WORST SCHOOL EVER I HAD TO WALK HOME 30 MINUTES DUE TO "walking distance" WOULD NOT RECOMENT THIS SCHOOL

1.0 parent

1/20/2022

This school lacks caring teachers and staff. I was told over and over again that things were getting taken care of my son was bullied due to an accident that left a scar on his face. I didn't know how bad it was until he took his own life. As a parent this is something you don't ever want to experie...

1.0 parent

10/18/2017

More bad than I can say.Buly is in all the school.Groups.The administration know about it.They don't do nothingJust give you a nice speach.

5.0 parent

9/15/2017

My son and daughter both attended Weeks and had no issues. The teachers and staff were wonderful. I love how the PTA is so active and helps provide the child, teachers, and staff with many extras. As a parent if you're involved in your child's education and care about their outcome than that can mak...

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$129K - $393K

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Average Home Value

$211,436

Median Lot Size

8,712 Sq Ft

% Renters

55%

Average Household Income

$64,512

% of College Grads

12.2%

Median Age

Average House Size

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% Commercial Property

71.4%

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Lincoln High School

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East High School

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Virtual Campus

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Jordan Park

Bike Trails
Grills
Picnic Area

Fort Des Moines Park

Bike Trails
Boating
Fishing

Gray's Lake Park

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 South Central DSM

Weeks 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 685 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 40% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 51% are proficient in reading. Weeks Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $211,436. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lincoln High School, East High School, Virtual Campus, and more. Learn more about what Des Moines has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Weeks Middle School.

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