Serving 598 students in grades 6-8, Brody Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 598 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Brody Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brody Middle School is 0.68, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Brody Middle School?
598 students attend Brody Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Brody Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brody Middle School?
Brody Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brody Middle School offer ?
Brody Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Brody Middle School part of?
In what neighborhood is Brody Middle School located?
Brody Middle School is located in the Southwestern Hills neighborhood of Des Moines, IA. There are 1 other public schools located in Southwestern Hills.
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A principal who takes away pizzas from the kids and makes a teacher cry? Is this the kind of example to set for children? Hopefully, the parents will rate this principal and the board investigates his abusive behavior towards the teachers and children.
- Posted by Parent - F.R.
55/17/2016
this school is a great school to go to and is not over protective like some schools I know. the new principal is OK and I''m learning lots from experienced teachers. I wouldn't change what school I go to
- Posted by Student/Alumni - iowaj
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 598 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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