Weeks Middle School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 749 middle school students from grades 6-8
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 901 East Park Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315
- Principal or Admin: Susan Marcucci
- Fax: (515) 288-8740
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Des Moines Independent Community School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $10,152
- Graduation Rate: 67.1%
- Dropout Rate: 7.9%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.2
- Enrolled Students: 31,463
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 749
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 55.5
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.5
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 399 (53.3%)
- Females: 350 (46.7%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 80 (10.7%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 490 (65.4%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 570 (76.1%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 4 | 0.5% |
| Black | 99 | 13.2% |
| Asian | 55 | 7.3% |
| Hispanic | 240 | 32.0% |
| White | 293 | 39.1% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Grade | 249 | 33.2% |
| 7th Grade | 221 | 29.5% |
| 8th Grade | 279 | 37.2% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 75%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:25%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 12 Years
- Average Salary: $43,292
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $34,934 | 35% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $47,718 | 65% |
Source: IA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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