Top Rankings
Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,606 students in Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,325 Schools
# Students
3,606 Students
503,565 Students
# Teachers
223 Teachers
35,051 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 327 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#42 out of 327 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
63%
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.45
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,944 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
57 Students
12,624 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
152 Students
60,709 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
12%
# Black Students
149 Students
33,287 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
3,151 Students
368,848 Students
% White Students
87%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
95 Students
23,730 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
163
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
305
38,593
# Students in 1st Grade:
287
35,112
# Students in 2nd Grade:
284
35,433
# Students in 3rd Grade:
277
35,198
# Students in 4th Grade:
257
34,837
# Students in 5th Grade:
274
35,021
# Students in 6th Grade:
289
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
279
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
244
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
259
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
243
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
236
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
209
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,552 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,406. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,540 is higher than the state median of $15,982. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$63 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,552
$16,406
Spending / Student
$17,540
$15,982
Best Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
400 Nw 27th St
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 986-5674
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 986-5674
Grades: K-4
| 425 students
Rank: #22.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Ne Beaverbrooke Blvd
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 300-9627
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 300-9627
Grades: PK-4
| 534 students
Rank: #33.
Dallas Center-grimes Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Vine Street
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 992-4343
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 992-4343
Grades: 5-6
| 563 students
Rank: #44.
Dallas Center Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1205 13th St
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 992-3838
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 992-3838
Grades: K-4
| 208 students
Rank: #55.
South Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 S James St
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 986-4057
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 986-4057
Grades: K-4
| 406 students
Rank: #66.
Dallas Center-grimes High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2555 W 1st St
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 986-9747
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 986-9747
Grades: 9-12
| 947 students
Rank: #77.
Dc-g Oak View
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 Sw County Line Rd
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 986-0105
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 986-0105
Grades: 7-8
| 523 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District?
Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,606 students.
What is the rank of Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District?
Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District is ranked #37 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District?
87% of Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District?
Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,540 is higher than the state median of $15,982. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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