South Middle School

2350 SE LA Grant Parkway
Waukee, IA 50263

southmiddle.waukeeschools.org/

1,092 Students

Middle School 6th - 7th

School Overview

Waukee South Middle School, located at 2350 SE LA Grant Parkway in Waukee, Iowa, is a key component of the Waukee Community School District. Serving students in the growing suburban area west of Des Moines, the school is designed to foster academic growth and social development during the pivotal middle school years. The campus reflects the district’s commitment to providing modern educational environments that support a robust curriculum, catering to a diverse and rapidly expanding student population.

As part of the broader Waukee Community School District, South Middle School emphasizes a "student-first" approach, focusing on academic excellence, technological integration, and the cultivation of a supportive community culture. Through its website, the district provides resources for families, information on extracurricular activities, and updates on the school's ongoing efforts to prepare students for the transition to high school. The school serves as a central hub for student engagement, encouraging collaboration between educators, parents, and the community to ensure a well-rounded middle school experience.

1,092

Total Students

73.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	680
Hispanic	92
Black	113
Asian	119
Two or More	86
American Indian	2

White
680 (62.3%)
Asian
119 (10.9%)
Black
113 (10.3%)
Hispanic
92 (8.4%)
Two or More
86 (7.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

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)987-3222
Website:	http://southmiddle.waukeeschools.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 7th
Total Students:	1,092
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	234
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 6 586

Grade 7 506