Indian Hills Junior High School

indianhills.wdmcs.org/

661 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Indian Hills Junior High School is a prominent middle-level educational institution located in Clive, Iowa, serving students in grades 7 through 9. As part of the West Des Moines Community School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that bridges the transition from elementary school to high school. The campus emphasizes a "middle school philosophy," focusing on the social, emotional, and intellectual development of adolescents by encouraging collaborative learning, critical thinking, and character building.

Beyond its core curriculum, Indian Hills offers a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs. These opportunities are designed to help students explore their interests and build a sense of community within the school. With a strong commitment to academic excellence and student well-being, the school utilizes its resources—supported by the district’s broader infrastructure—to prepare its student body for success in their future secondary education and beyond.

661

Total Students

51.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Indian Hills Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	334
Hispanic	159
Black	70
Asian	52
Two or More	46

White
334 (50.5%)
Hispanic
159 (24.1%)
Black
70 (10.6%)
Asian
52 (7.9%)
Two or More
46 (7.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	West Des Moines Comm School District
Phone:	(515)633-4700
Website:	http://indianhills.wdmcs.org/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	661
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	271
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	72

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 340

Grade 8 321