Focus Middle School serves 21 students in grades 6-8.
Minority enrollment was 53% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
21 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
48%
7%
White
47%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
36%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend Focus Middle School?
21 students attend Focus Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Focus Middle School students are Black, 47% of students are White, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Focus Middle School offer ?
Focus Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Focus Middle School part of?
Focus Middle School is part of Des Moines Independent Community School District.
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