Harding Middle School

Des Moines Independent Comm School District

603 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Harding Middle School, located on East Euclid Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding community. As part of the Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle-level education that addresses the academic, social, and emotional needs of students during their transition from elementary to high school. The school environment is structured to foster foundational learning in core subjects while offering opportunities for students to explore their interests through various extracurricular activities and elective courses.

Reflecting the diversity of the Des Moines area, Harding Middle School emphasizes inclusive learning and student growth within a supportive atmosphere. The staff works to implement district-wide initiatives aimed at raising student achievement, promoting positive behavior, and preparing learners for the rigors of high school. By engaging both families and the local neighborhood, Harding remains a key contributor to the educational landscape of North Des Moines, striving to ensure that all students have the resources necessary to succeed in their future academic endeavors.

603

Total Students

38.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harding Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	96
Hispanic	207
Black	178
Asian	62
Two or More	56
American Indian	4

Hispanic
207 (34.3%)
Black
178 (29.5%)
White
96 (15.9%)
Asian
62 (10.3%)
Two or More
56 (9.3%)
American Indian
4 (0.7%)

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)242-8445
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	603
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	478
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* 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 6 192

Grade 7 194

Grade 8 217