Serving 117 students in grades 7-9, Des Moines Public Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
117 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)40-44%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)35-39%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
24%
12%
Black
27%
7%
White
43%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% IA state average).
How many students attend Des Moines Public Charter School?
117 students attend Des Moines Public Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Des Moines Public Charter School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Des Moines Public Charter School?
Des Moines Public Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Des Moines Public Charter School offer ?
Des Moines Public Charter School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Des Moines Public Charter School part of?
Des Moines Public Charter School is part of Des Moines Independent Community School District.
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