Serving 586 students in grades 5-6, Dallas Center-grimes Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 586 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dallas Center-grimes Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Dallas Center-grimes Middle School's student population of 586 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
586 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dallas Center-grimes Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dallas Center-grimes Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#184 out of 1223 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
7%
7%
White
84%
70%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustangs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dallas Center-grimes Middle School's ranking?
Dallas Center-grimes Middle School is ranked #184 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Dallas Center-grimes Middle School often compared to?
Dallas Center-grimes Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waukee Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Dallas Center-grimes Middle School?
586 students attend Dallas Center-grimes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Dallas Center-grimes Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dallas Center-grimes Middle School?
Dallas Center-grimes Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dallas Center-grimes Middle School offer ?
Dallas Center-grimes Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dallas Center-grimes Middle School part of?
Dallas Center-grimes Middle School is part of Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District.
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