Overview

Brody Middle School is a public school in Des Moines, IA, offering a Gifted & Talented program and International Baccalaureate. It is one of 16 middle schools in Des Moines Independent Community School District.

School Rating

Brody Middle School is performing below average compared to public and charter schools in Iowa with the same grade levels.
3/10
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ACADEMICS

Advanced Courses

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Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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Students With Disabilities

This section reflects how well this school serves students with disabilities.


STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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About the School


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Neighborhood

2501 Park Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50321
School leader: Ms Amy C Laug
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Nearby Schools

  • 3 /10
    Jefferson Elementary School
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    Public district; K-5
  • NA
    Des Moines Adventist School
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  • NA
    Wakonda Pre-K Program
    0.62 miles
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  • NA
    Leaps & Bounds Children's Center
    0.92 miles
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  • NA
    Little Sprouts Childrens Center
    1.05 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Shelley Lynn Amodeo Day Care
    1.1 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Brown Day Care
    1.13 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
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    1.24 miles
    Private; 1-8
  • 1 /10
    Lincoln High School
    1.36 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 10 /10
    Heritage Elementary
    12.32 miles
    Public district; PK, K-4
  • 10 /10
    Martensdale Elementary School
    13.29 miles
    Public district; PK, K-6
  • 9 /10
    Northview Middle School
    13.04 miles
    Public district; 8-9
  • 9 /10
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    11.4 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 9 /10
    Crossroads Park Elementary School
    6.55 miles
    Public district; K-6
  • 9 /10
    Woodland Hills Elementary
    9.71 miles
    Public district; K-5
  • 9 /10
    Northwest High School
    13.01 miles
    Public district; 10-12
  • 9 /10
    Irving Elementary School
    14.02 miles
    Public district; K-5
  • 9 /10
    Johnston Senior High School
    10.09 miles
    Public district; 10-12
  • 9 /10
    Henry A Wallace Elementary School
    8.61 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5