Goodrell Middle School

Des Moines Independent Comm School District

3300 E. 29th Street
Des Moines, IA 50317

511 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Goodrell Middle School, located at 3300 E. 29th Street in Des Moines, Iowa, is a public middle school serving students within the Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) district. As part of Iowa’s largest school district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. Goodrell serves a diverse student body, emphasizing academic growth, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for the rigorous expectations of their future high school careers.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Goodrell Middle School is known for fostering an environment that promotes community engagement and extracurricular involvement. The school offers various programs, clubs, and athletic opportunities designed to help students explore their interests and build character. By utilizing its location in the East Des Moines area, the school remains a central hub for local families, working to maintain a supportive campus culture that encourages collaboration between students, educators, and the broader community.

511

Total Students

33.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Goodrell Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	170
Hispanic	166
Black	92
Asian	40
Two or More	38
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
170 (33.3%)
Hispanic
166 (32.5%)
Black
92 (18.0%)
Asian
40 (7.8%)
Two or More
38 (7.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
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)242-8444
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	511
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	382
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 6 171

Grade 7 148

Grade 8 192