Woodside Middle School Des Moines (2026 List)

About Woodside Middle School

Woodside Middle School is on the northern edge of Des Moines at 5810 NE 14th Street. It serves students in grades 6–8. The school has 560 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. It is a safe and academically focused place to learn. There are 49% female and 51% male in the student body. 60% of them are good at math and 53% are good at reading. The campus has a special Life Skills center with a small kitchen for teaching group cooking and a 1-to-1 laptop program to help students use technology in their daily studies. In 2026, students can take part in a wide range of extracurricular activities, from playing in the Band and Choir to competing in sports like basketball and soccer, as well as community events like the PTO Dodgeball Tournament. The campus is meant to help all local students think creatively and study in a disciplined way. Prices for homes in the area usually range from $200,000 to $345,000. Parents often talk about how good the technology is and how involved the students are. People say that Woodside Middle School is one of the best middle schools in Iowa.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 60%

Reading 53%

State average proficiency is 60% in Math and 53% in Reading.

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Full-time Teachers

14 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

376

Total Students

$40997

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 67.55%

Asian 0.53%

Hispanic 20.21%

Black 0.8%

Two+ Races 10.64%

Native Am. 0.27%

White

67.55%

Asian

0.53%

Hispanic

20.21%

Black

0.8%

Two+ Races

10.64%

Native Am.

0.27%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 376

46.01%

173 Female

53.99%

203 Male

Student Population

376 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

125 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Woodside Middle School Contact Information

Address

5810 NE 14th St, Des Moines, IA, 50313

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Phone

(515) 265-3451

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Website

http://www.saydel.k12.ia.us/schools/woodside/

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: 7:45 AM – 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 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

Woodside is celebrating major academic growth milestones this month with its new "Achievement Celebration" series. The school's media center is being converted into a "Modern Innovation Lab" for student creators and digital projects. Ongoing 2026 investments are focusing on modernizing core classrooms to prepare students for high school rigor.

FAQ

Q1. Are there any specific electives at Woodside Middle School for students who want to learn more about computers?

Ans. Yes, Woodside has a class called "Computer Science Discoveries" where students learn how to code, make websites, and solve problems online.

Q2. How do students get to be in the Woodside Middle School band or orchestra?

Ans. During registration, students can sign up for music classes. 6th graders can join even if they have never played before, but 7th and 8th graders need to have played before or pass an audition.

Q3. How does Woodside Middle School make sure that students are safe when they drop them off in the morning?

Ans. Woodside has a special one-way traffic loop for parents to drop off their kids, and staff members are outside to help students safely get into the building.

Q4. Does Woodside Middle School have a leadership club or student council for 2026?

Ans. The Woodside Student Council does plan school dances, community service drives, and spirit weeks for the 2025–2026 school year.

Q5. What do 8th graders at Woodside Middle School need to do to graduate or "promote" in 2026?

Ans. Students must meet all of their core academic requirements and attend a final 8th-grade promotion ceremony in late May or early June.

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

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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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

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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