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Western Hills Elementary School vs. Jordan Creek Elementary School

Should you attend Western Hills Elementary School or Jordan Creek Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Western Hills Elementary School
600 39th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Jordan Creek Elementary School
4105 Fuller Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50265
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Western Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Jordan Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 560 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Western Hills Elementary 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 71% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 646 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Jordan Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
560 students
646 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Western Hills Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jordan Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Western Hills Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jordan Creek Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Western Hills Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jordan Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Western Hills Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the West Des Moines Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jordan Creek Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the West Des Moines Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#881 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
#301 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Western Hills Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jordan Creek Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
71%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
83%
(Top 20% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Western Hills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the West Des Moines Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jordan Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the West Des Moines Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
61%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
76%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Western Hills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the West Des Moines Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jordan Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the West Des Moines Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Western Hills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the West Des Moines Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jordan Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the West Des Moines Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Western Hills Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Jordan Creek Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
18
55
Kindergarten Students
77
70
Grade 1 Students
79
78
Grade 2 Students
75
100
Grade 3 Students
74
77
Grade 4 Students
84
75
Grade 5 Students
79
111
Grade 6 Students
74
80

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Jordan Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the West Des Moines Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Asian
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Western Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the West Des Moines Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jordan Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the West Des Moines Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
25%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Western Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the West Des Moines Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jordan Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the West Des Moines Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
11%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Western Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the West Des Moines Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jordan Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the West Des Moines Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
52%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Western Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the West Des Moines Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jordan Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the West Des Moines Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Western Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the West Des Moines Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jordan Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the West Des Moines Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.65
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Western Hills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the West Des Moines Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jordan Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the West Des Moines Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Western Hills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the West Des Moines Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jordan Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the West Des Moines Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Western Hills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the West Des Moines Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jordan Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the West Des Moines Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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