Waukee Middle School

waukeemiddle.waukeeschools.org/

867 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Waukee Middle School, located at 905 Warrior Lane in Waukee, Iowa, serves as a key academic institution within the rapidly growing Waukee Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the unique developmental needs of students in the middle grades. It emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for high school success while encouraging personal growth, collaboration, and critical thinking skills.

As part of a district known for its commitment to educational innovation and community involvement, Waukee Middle School integrates modern teaching practices with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and student-led organizations. The school prides itself on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure that every learner feels connected and challenged. For more information regarding their academic programs, school policies, or community resources, you can visit their official website at [www.waukeeschools.org](http://www.waukeeschools.org).

867

Total Students

65.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waukee Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	663
Hispanic	57
Black	42
Asian	53
Two or More	51
American Indian	1

White
663 (76.5%)
Hispanic
57 (6.6%)
Asian
53 (6.1%)
Two or More
51 (5.9%)
Black
42 (4.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Waukee Comm School District
Phone:	(515)987-5177
Website:	http://waukeemiddle.waukeeschools.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	867
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	115
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 6 229

Grade 7 316

Grade 8 322