- Enrollment
- 1,301
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Urbandale, IA
Urbandale Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Urbandale Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 192868001660
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Urbandale Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #6 of 9
- public schools in Urbandale · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Urbandale Middle School has class sizes larger than 76% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Urbandale Middle School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Urbandale, IA.
School address
District: Urbandale Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192868001660 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Urbandale Middle School held near 869 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.5 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 192868001660 · Urbandale, IA Middle · MID · TRAD
892 enr · 15.9:1 · 34.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Urbandale High School (1,301 students)
Urbandale Middle School held near 869 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.5 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Urbandale Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Urbandale High
Urbandale High School
1,301 students
- This school
Urbandale Middle School
892 students
- Olmsted Elemen
Olmsted Elementary School
622 students
- Webster Elemen 519
Webster Elementary School
519 students
- Karen Acres El 296
Karen Acres Elementary School
296 students
- Valerius Eleme 277
Valerius Elementary School
277 students
What this shows Urbandale Middle School reports 892 students on the CCD universe file.
How Urbandale Middle School compares
Urbandale Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 4% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 892 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
892
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 76% in Iowa - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,546
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.9 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
African American 8.6%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Urbandale Middle School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Urbandale Comm School District reports $12,546 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Urbandale Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urbandale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olmsted Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Webster Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Karen Acres Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valerius Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Urbandale Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~892 students)
Frequently asked questions about Urbandale Middle School
How many students attend Urbandale Middle School?
Urbandale Middle School has 892 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Urbandale, IA. CCD year-over-year: 894 (2022-23) → 869 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Urbandale Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Urbandale Middle School is 15.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Urbandale Middle School?
34.8% of students at Urbandale Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Urbandale Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Urbandale Middle School is White at 63.3% of enrollment, in Urbandale, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Urbandale Middle School?
Urbandale Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Urbandale Middle School rank among public schools in Urbandale?
By Resource Investment Index, Urbandale Middle School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Urbandale, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Urbandale on the city page.
What other schools are in Urbandale Comm School District?
Besides Urbandale Middle School, Urbandale Comm School District also operates Urbandale High School (1,301 students), Olmsted Elementary School (622 students), and Webster Elementary School (519 students). See the Urbandale Comm School District district page for the complete list.