Harding Middle School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 581 middle school students from grades 6-8
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 203 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
- Principal or Admin: Donna Christensen
- Fax: (515) 244-3566
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Des Moines Independent Community School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $10,152
- Graduation Rate: 67.1%
- Dropout Rate: 7.9%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.2
- Enrolled Students: 31,463
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 581
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 47.5
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 12.2
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 315 (54.2%)
- Females: 266 (45.8%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 64 (11.0%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 433 (74.5%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 497 (85.5%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 6 | 1.0% |
| Black | 129 | 22.2% |
| Asian | 55 | 9.5% |
| Hispanic | 174 | 29.9% |
| White | 182 | 31.3% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Grade | 219 | 37.7% |
| 7th Grade | 191 | 32.9% |
| 8th Grade | 171 | 29.4% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 65%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:35%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 14 Years
- Average Salary: $45,636
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $36,398 | 26% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $48,796 | 75% |
Source: IA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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