Saydel High School

5601 Ne 7th St
Des Moines, IA 50313
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 433 students in grades 9-12, Saydel High 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 is 39% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 433 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in IA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Saydel High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

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School Overview

Saydel High School's student population of 433 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
433 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Saydel High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Saydel High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IA)
#1110 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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39%
64%
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55%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
17%
12%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
76%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.39
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≥95%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Saydel High School's ranking?
Saydel High School is ranked #1110 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Saydel High School often compared to?
Saydel High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southeast Polk High School, Bondurant-farrar High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Saydel High School?
The graduation rate of Saydel High School is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Saydel High School?
433 students attend Saydel High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Saydel High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saydel High School?
Saydel High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Saydel High School offer ?
Saydel High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Saydel High School part of?
Saydel High School is part of Saydel Comm School District.

School Reviews

5   4/12/2010
The Saydel School District is a great school district to put your kids in. A really good thing about this school is that their academic rates are high and the availibility of music, art, sports, and other extracurricular activities is fantastic. Plus, it's a very loving and caring school district.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - bop10

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 433 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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