Weeks Middle School, IA
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 6–Grade 8
901 East Park Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8449
How Weeks Middle School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score52
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Weeks Middle School
775Students
100%Low-Income Students
50Teachers
16 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 51% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 33% | 20% | 15% |
| Grade 7 | 34% | 23% | 17% |
| Grade 8 | 33% | 23% | 17% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 13% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 13% | 5% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 24% | 80% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44% | 9% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | <1% | 2% |
| Other | 6% | 3% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Weeks Middle School
55%Math Proficiency
51%Reading Proficiency
53%Average Proficiency
99%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 76% | 50% |
| Male | 51% | 74% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 44% | 72% | 45% |
| Grade 7 | 52% | 76% | 45% |
| Grade 8 | 60% | 73% | 45% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 54% | 59% | 59% |
| Black | 44% | 47% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 64% | 78% | 54% |
| Other | 54% | 57% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless | 40% | 49% | 43% |
| Limited English | 30% | 40% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 50% | 64% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 17% | 40% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Weeks Middle School
-Overall Rate
-Low-Income
-Limited English
-With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IA | US |
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Location Map
Nearby Public Schools
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Colleges near Weeks Middle School, IA
St Anthony Elementary School
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Des Moines Adventist School
3 miles, W
Holy Family School
3 miles, N
Joshua Christian Academy
3 miles, N