Hiatt Middle School

Des Moines Independent Comm School District

1430 E. University Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316

488 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hiatt Middle School, located on East University Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa, serves as a central educational hub within the Des Moines Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment that prepares students for the transition between elementary and high school. By focusing on both academic rigor and social-emotional development, Hiatt aims to help its students build the foundational skills, character, and confidence necessary to navigate their adolescent years and succeed in future educational endeavors.

The school is recognized for its community-oriented approach, often emphasizing the importance of strong relationships between educators, students, and families. Beyond core curriculum requirements, Hiatt Middle School typically provides a variety of extracurricular activities, sports, and elective programs designed to help students explore their personal interests and talents. As part of a large urban district, the school strives to provide equitable opportunities for all learners, working to bridge achievement gaps and ensure that every student has access to the resources they need to thrive in a global society.

488

Total Students

34.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hiatt Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	65
Hispanic	260
Black	100
Asian	35
Two or More	23
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
260 (53.3%)
Black
100 (20.5%)
White
65 (13.3%)
Asian
35 (7.2%)
Two or More
23 (4.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Phone:	(515)242-7774
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	488
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	411
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 6 166

Grade 7 162

Grade 8 160