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South Middle School vs. Ames Middle School

Should you attend South Middle School or Ames Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
South Middle School
2350 Se La Grant Parkway
Waukee, IA 50263
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Ames Middle School
3915 Mortensen Road
Ames, IA 50014
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

South Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Ames Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 913 students in grades 6-7, South 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 74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher 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 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,032 students in grades 6-8, Ames Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 68%). 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).
Grades Offered
6-7
6-8
Total Students
913 students
1,032 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ames Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ames Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
68 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ames Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Waukee Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ames Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ames Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#429 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
#701 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ames Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
74%
(Top 50% in IA)
72%
(Top 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Waukee Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ames Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ames Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
77%
(Top 30% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
69%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Waukee Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ames Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ames Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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70%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ames Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ames Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of South Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ames Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
467
335
Grade 7 Students
446
360
Grade 8 Students
-
337
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ames Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Ames Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
12%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Waukee Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ames Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ames Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Waukee Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ames Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ames Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
8%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Waukee Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ames Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ames Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
65%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Waukee Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ames Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ames Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Waukee Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ames Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ames Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.55
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Waukee Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ames Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ames Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
29%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Waukee Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ames Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ames Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Waukee Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ames Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ames Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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