Callanan Middle School Des Moines (2026 List)

About Callanan Middle School

Callanan Middle School is located at 3010 Center Street in the Ingersoll area of Des Moines. It has 543 students in grades 6–8. The school has 17:1 students teacher ratio and stresses getting involved in the community and hearing different points of view. The staff is committed to creating a respectful environment where every student feels important. There are 49% female students and 51% male students. In math, 46% of students are proficient, and in reading, 51% are. The school offers enrichment through clubs like Al Éxito, HyperStream, and Sisters For Success to help students reach their academic goals. These clubs teach leadership and prepare students for careers. A full athletics program that includes basketball, soccer, track, and new extracurriculars like eSports also encourages students to stay active. Most homes in the area sell for between $235,000 and $450,000. Parents often say nice things about the school because the administration is open and helpful. Callanan Middle School is working hard to be known as one ofthe best middle schools in Iowa.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 46%

Reading 51%

State average proficiency is 46% in Math and 51% in Reading.

33

Full-time Teachers

17 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

543

Total Students

$40997

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 26.15%

Asian 4.05%

Hispanic 20.81%

Black 39.23%

Two+ Races 7.92%

Native Am. 0.55%

White

26.15%

Asian

4.05%

Hispanic

20.81%

Black

39.23%

Two+ Races

7.92%

Native Am.

0.55%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 543

50.46%

274 Female

49.17%

267 Male

Student Population

543 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

319 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Callanan Middle School Contact Information

Address

3010 Center Street, Des Moines, IA, 50312

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Phone

(515) 242-8101

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Website

dmschools.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM – 3:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Callanan is leading the 2026 "Reimagining Education" pilot, introducing more personalized academic pathways. The facility is slated for significant remodeling projects funded by the district's recent bond initiative. Administrators are focusing on modernizing classrooms to better support 21st-century technical and creative skills.

FAQ

Q1. What are the regular times for Callanan Middle School's bell schedule in 2026?

Ans. Callanan is usually open from 8:30 a.m. to 3:25 p.m., but on Wednesdays when staff members are learning new skills, they often let students out at 2:10 p.m.

Q2. Does Callanan Middle School have a program where 6th graders can be mentored by other students?

Ans. Yes, Callanan has a peer mentorship program in which older students help 6th graders get used to their first year of middle school during orientation and after.

Q3. What STEM-related electives are available at Callanan Middle School right now?

Ans. As part of their 2026 elective rotation, students can choose from a wide range of electives, such as Gateway to Technology, robotics, and advanced media production.

Q4. How can families get to the Callanan Middle School lunch menu?

Ans. Families can manage their meal accounts and find out about nutrition on the DMPS SchoolCafe website and app, which also has the monthly dining menu.

Q5. Does Callanan Middle School have a health clinic on campus?

Ans. Callanan offers basic nursing services during school hours, and families can often get more health services on-site through partnerships with other schools in the district.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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