IAMiddleProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Woodside Middle School — School Profile & District Info

Middle|Des Moines, Iowa|Saydel Comm School District

Des Moines, IA 50313

School Profile

Grades
5–8
Enrollment
376
Student:Teacher
13.9:1
Locale
Suburban
Econ. Disadvantaged
60.4%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
46%
8th percentile in IA
Math Proficiency
44%
10th percentile in IA
Chronic Absenteeism
16.4%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.1:1
Better than average in IA

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$15,826
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 8%State 20%Local 73%

Community Context

Median Home Value
$287,903
+1.5% YoY
Des Moines, IA metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

396
Current enrollment
Stable(-4% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Woodside Middle School

As of the most recent data, 376 students are enrolled at Woodside Middle School. It is a Middle school within the local district.

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