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Ames Middle School

Grades: 6-8
Students: 1033
Type: Public
6/10
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Student-Counselor Ratio: 378:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
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Ames Community School District
3915 Mortensen Road
Ames, IA 50014
(515) 268-2400
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Additional GreatSchools Ratings
7/10
Test Scores
4/10
Equity
NA
Academic Progress
NA
College Readiness
5/10
Student Growth

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I attended AMS from 2019-22. It was an excellent experience. The teachers care and the opportunities are superior to other schools in Iowa. I felt well prepared for high school and made great friendships. The school building is nice and the administration is great. Recently, my sister went through A
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Posted by a community member on 5/31/2026
They do not recognize Dr.notes to excuse students for absences or partial students especially those with disabilities. Will count a special needs autistic student absent for a whole period even after providing a Dr's note to leave 15 minutes early.
Posted by a parent on 9/29/2025
While there are some dedicated teachers at the Middle School, and a very good music department, the negatives of the middle school far outweigh the positives
Posted by a community member on 1/3/2017
My son has thrived at Ames Middle School. The teachers are supportive and challenge students to continually improve both academically and socially. There are countless extra curricular activities (sports, academic clubs, philanthropic clubs, etc.) and the school does an excellent job supporting thos
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Posted by a parent on 2/1/2016
AMS has been a very positive experience for our family. The teachers are extremely supportive of the students and are always willing to talk to the parents about academics or other issues concerning the children. The diverse backgrounds of both students and staff are a plus in my book. There are man
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Posted by a parent on 1/26/2016
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Ames schools - Ames Middle School is located at 3915 Mortensen Road, Ames IA 50014. Ames Middle School is in the Ames Community School District. Ames Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6-8.

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