Top Rankings
West Des Moines Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 9,142 students in West Des Moines Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in West Des Moines Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 68% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,326 Schools
# Students
9,142 Students
504,006 Students
# Teachers
595 Teachers
35,084 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
West Des Moines Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 327 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#176 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
68%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.45
# American Indian Students
21 Students
1,945 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
598 Students
12,630 Students
% Asian Students
6%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,630 Students
60,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
12%
# Black Students
996 Students
33,290 Students
% Black Students
11%
7%
# White Students
5,290 Students
369,175 Students
% White Students
58%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
600 Students
23,738 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
296
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
652
38,679
# Students in 1st Grade:
616
35,185
# Students in 2nd Grade:
620
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
677
35,271
# Students in 4th Grade:
650
34,910
# Students in 5th Grade:
602
35,083
# Students in 6th Grade:
693
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
729
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
664
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
775
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
726
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
770
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
672
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,716 is higher than the state median of $16,392. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,787 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$153 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$144 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,716
$16,392
Spending / Student
$15,787
$15,968
Best West Des Moines Comm School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westridge Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5500 E P True Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 633-5400
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 633-5400
Grades: PK-6
| 753 students
Rank: #22.
Valley High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3650 Woodland Ave
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 633-4000
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 633-4000
Grades: 10-12
| 2,048 students
Rank: #33.
Crossroads Park Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1050 50th St
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 633-5600
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 633-5600
Grades: K-6
| 549 students
Rank: #44.
Stilwell Junior High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1601 Vine St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6000
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6000
Grades: 7-8
| 715 students
Rank: #55.
Jordan Creek Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4105 Fuller Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-5200
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-5200
Grades: PK-6
| 657 students
Rank: #66.
Fairmeadows Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
807 23rd St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6500
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6500
Grades: PK-6
| 563 students
Rank: #77.
Valley Southwoods
(Math: 62% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
625 S 35th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-4500
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-4500
Grades: 9
| 766 students
Rank: #88.
Indian Hills Junior High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9401 Indian Hills Dr
Clive, IA 50325
(515) 633-4700
Clive, IA 50325
(515) 633-4700
Grades: 7-8
| 678 students
Rank: #99.
Western Hills Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 39th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-5900
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-5900
Grades: PK-6
| 576 students
Rank: #1010.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
713 8th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6200
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6200
Grades: PK-6
| 586 students
Rank: #1111.
Clive Learning Academy
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 73rd Street
Windsor Heights, IA 50324
(515) 633-5800
Windsor Heights, IA 50324
(515) 633-5800
Grades: PK-6
| 520 students
Rank: #1212.
Crestview School Of Inquiry
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8355 Franklin Avenue
Clive, IA 50325
(515) 633-5700
Clive, IA 50325
(515) 633-5700
Grades: PK-6
| 577 students
Rank: #1313.
Walnut Creek Campus
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1020 8th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6480
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6480
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
Rank: n/an/a
3350 Mills Civic Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-5071
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-5071
Grades: PK
| 25 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Des Moines Comm School District?
West Des Moines Comm School District manages 14 public schools serving 9,142 students.
What is the rank of West Des Moines Comm School District?
West Des Moines Comm School District is ranked #172 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Des Moines Comm School District?
58% of West Des Moines Comm School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Des Moines Comm School District?
West Des Moines Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is West Des Moines Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,787 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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