Serving 1,032 students in grades 6-8, Ames Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,032 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 72% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 69% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 70% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Ames Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ames Middle School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Ames Middle School is ranked #603 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Ames Middle School often compared to?
Ames Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gilbert Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Ames Middle School?
1,032 students attend Ames Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Ames Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ames Middle School?
Ames Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ames Middle School offer ?
Ames Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ames Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,032 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 72% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 69% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 70% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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