Meredith Middle School

Meredith Middle School is 4827 Madison Avenue in the northwestern part of Des Moines. It serves grades 6–8. The school has 610 students and a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. It has a culturally diverse and academically focused environment. There are 49% female and 51% male in the school. 44% of students are good at math and 46% are good at reading. The school is becoming a Signature School for 2026 to help students get ready for their future careers. It will offer specialized STEAM pathways in partnership with Hoover High School that focus on technology, coding, and digital design. Students can also join a lot of different clubs and activities outside of school, like the Huskies Club (Boys & Girls Club), Jazz Band, Unified Sports, and the Dungeons and Dragons Fandom Club, which is for people who are interested in the game. The school building is kept up so that all the kids in the neighborhood can learn in a clean and useful way. The average price of a home in the area is between $170,000 and $315,000. Parents praise the school for having clear rules and a professional staff. Meredith Middle School is working hard to become one ofthe best middle schools in Iowa.

Meredith is undergoing a facility overhaul in 2026, including remodeled learning wings and enhanced site security. New interdisciplinary units are being added to the IB Middle Years Programme to focus on real-world problem solving.These upgrades are a core component of the district's long-term "Reimagining Education" strategic investment.

Q1. Are there any student leadership roles in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program at Meredith Middle School?

Ans. Yes, Meredith has an IB Student Council that helps run school-wide "Service as Action" community projects and other global-minded activities.

Q2. What winter sports can 7th graders at Meredith Middle School compete in?

Ans. Seventh graders can play basketball and wrestle, and games between schools usually start in November and go until January.

Q3. In 2026, does Meredith Middle School have any programs to help students with their schoolwork after school?

Ans. Meredith has the "Eagle Academics" program, which gives students a safe place to get help with their homework and extra lessons from teachers four days a week.

Q4. What kinds of fine arts classes can 6th graders at Meredith Middle School choose?

Ans. 6th graders can choose from band, orchestra, choir, and visual arts. Many of them perform in district-wide showcases.

Q5: How does Meredith Middle School let families know when school is closed for an emergency?

Ans. The DMPS "SchoolMessenger" system sends out automated phone calls, texts, and emails to let people know about emergencies and school closings due to bad weather.