Goodrell Middle School first opened its doors in 1955 and was named after Miss May Goodrell. Miss May graduated from East High School, went on to be a teacher herself and eventually became one of East High School's most renowned principals.
Known as The Pride of Des Moines, Goodrell Middle School has an excellent reputation for a high quality of education. The school usually has over 500 students enrolled and almost 40 full-time teachers and staff.
Goodrell Middle School's mission is to educate the whole child in every way, every day. It strives to empower students and the community to show resilience, flexibility and open-mindedness.
Parents can easily keep up with their student's progress with online tools, which can be accessed on the school's website. Parents can also find the contact information for teachers and other staff online.
Goodrell Middle School's primary focus is centered around student growth and community involvement. It is always sponsoring community events and other extracurricular activities to engage both students and community members.
Goodrell Middle School
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
3300 E 29th St,
Des Moines, IA
Des Moines Independent Community School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
31%
Reading Proficiency
40%
Niche Grade
C-
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
31%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
35
Teachers in First or Second Year
26.5%
GreatSchools Rating
1
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
43.9%
Science
35.2%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
564:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.2%
Female
47.8%
Hispanic
34%
White
33.7%
Black
18.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.5%
Two or more races
5.5%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
9/27/2025
The school is nice on the outside and nice on the inside
12/5/2024
It is the worst thing ever never do it ever again gotta be the worst of all time. It says it says it is the best of all time, but it really isn’t.
4/30/2019
Horrible because some teachers care about your grades the rest don't. Almost all the kids here cut or have depression. So don't send your kids to this hell hold please for your kids help.
5/2/2018
poor excuse for school---hang around in the back room and yap-also optional---hmmm
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List Price Range
$84K - $384K
Homes For Sale
10
Average Home Value
$193,130
Median Lot Size
7,840 Sq Ft
% Renters
28%
Average Household Income
$74,600
% of College Grads
18.8%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
1,008 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
61.0%
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- Trails
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Easttown Park
- Baseball/Softball
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Goodrell 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 512 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 31% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 40% are proficient in reading. Goodrell 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 $193,130. Discover additional schools in the area, like East High School, North High School, Fairmount Education, and more. Learn more about what Des Moines has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Goodrell Middle School.