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Callanan Middle School in Des Moines, Iowa

Callanan Middle School Detail

(515) 242-8101
3010 Center Street
Des Moines, IA 50312
Levels: 6-8
District: Des Moines Independent Comm School District


Callanan Middle School Census Data

Census InfoValueYear
Student Teacher Ratio:13% (2008)
Percent Free and Reduced Price Lunch:58.47% (2008)
White, non-Hispanic:52.54% (2008)
Black, non-Hispanic:29.49% (2008)
Hispanic:12.37% (2008)
Asian/Pacific Islander:4.75% (2008)
Native American or Native Alaskan:0.85% (2008)

Callanan Middle School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating4
Average Principals Rating4
Average Teachers Rating4
Average Activities Rating4
Average Parents Rating3
Average Safety Rating4

Callanan Middle School Reviews

Callanan is an excellent school with a dedicated, knowledgable, and inspiring staff.
This review was posted by a parent.

i love this school! i am a 6th grader here, and i just love it! the teachers are great, the people are awesome, and the courses are challenging in a good way. Go Cougars!
This review was posted by a teacher.

My family just moved to Des Moines last June and we a bit apprehensive about the schools because we came from the Iowa City, IA school district which is very strong. We have been much impressed by Callanan! The teachers are excellent and have high expectations for academic performance but also provide hep whenever students need it! Our daughter has always struggled with Math and this year she has absolutely blossomed in this area because of the excellent teachers at Callanan! There are some issues with students fighting and such, but no more so than any of the other schools in the area and the teachers and staff are very quick to squelch these types of behaviors and stress the three core principles of the school--respect, responsibility, and pride!
This review was posted by a parent.

Callanan is a wonderfully diverse school that places a high emphasis on academics. Our experience here is one that replicates 'real world' to the students - one that rewards hard work and deals with difficulties with the resources available. I strongly encourage prospective parents to visit the school.
This review was posted by a parent.