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Brody Middle School

2501 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50321

Ranked 153 of 183 in Iowa

Top schools in Des Moines
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Brody Middle School

2501 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50321

About Brody Middle School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 39%
Reading 49%
State average proficiency is 39% in Math and 49% in Reading.
32
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
598
Total Students
$40997
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 46.49%
Asian 4.35%
Hispanic 29.6%
Black 12.37%
Two+ Races 6.52%
Native Am. 0.67%
White
46.49%
Asian
4.35%
Hispanic
29.6%
Black
12.37%
Two+ Races
6.52%
Native Am.
0.67%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 598
46.82%
280 Female
53.18%
318 Male

Student Population

598 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

299 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Brody Middle School Contact Information

Address

2501 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50321

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Phone

(515) 242-8443

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TOP 153 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Brody Middle School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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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

The school is currently rolling out the "Reimagining Education" initiative to modernize future-ready learning paths. Facility upgrades are being planned as part of the district's extensive $265 million bond renovation series.

FAQ

Q1. Does Brody Middle School have a specific school mascot or colors that they use on spirit days?

Ans. The "Brody Cardinals" are the school's mascot, and students often wear red and white to show their school spirit at events.


Q2. What are the rules for Brody Middle School students who have lockers?

for the year 2026?

Ans. Every student has a locker where they can keep their coats, backpacks, and other personal things. To keep things safe, students shouldn't tell anyone their combinations.


Q3. Are there world language classes at Brody Middle School that students can take?

Ans. Brody's curriculum includes beginning world language classes, usually in Spanish, to help students get ready for high school.


Q4. In 2026, how does Brody Middle School help students who learn in different ways?

Ans. The school offers full special education services and help for English Language Learners (ELL). Every student gets a plan that is tailored to their academic goals.


Q5. Can Brody Middle School students join the band or orchestra or other music groups?

Ans. Yes, Brody has active band, orchestra, and choir programs that play at a lot of school and community concerts all year long.


Q6. How can I find the best Elementary school near my neighborhood in Des-moines?

A. You can find the best Elementary schools here.

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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