How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Meredith Middle School | Urbandale Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Urbandale, IA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 662 | 892 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.4:1 | 15.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 72.4% | 33.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Meredith Middle School | Urbandale Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,286 | $12,546 |
| District | Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Urbandale Comm School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Meredith Middle School | Urbandale Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23.2% | 63.3% |
| African American | 30.3% | 8.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.1% | 15.2% |
| Asian | 15.8% | 7.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 7.6% | 5.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Meredith Middle School | Urbandale Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 338:1 | 315:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 46.2% | 22.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 175 | 49 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.