Serving 112 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Ruby Van Meter 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 112 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ruby Van Meter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ruby Van Meter's student population of 112 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
112 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Ruby Van Meter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruby Van Meter is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1223 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
24%
13%
Black
18%
7%
White
50%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruby Van Meter's ranking?
Ruby Van Meter is ranked #1223 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ruby Van Meter?
The graduation rate of Ruby Van Meter is 50%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Ruby Van Meter?
112 students attend Ruby Van Meter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Ruby Van Meter students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ruby Van Meter?
Ruby Van Meter has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ruby Van Meter offer ?
Ruby Van Meter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ruby Van Meter part of?
Ruby Van Meter is part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
In what neighborhood is Ruby Van Meter located?
Ruby Van Meter is located in the Woodland Heights neighborhood of Des Moines, IA. There are 1 other public schools located in Woodland Heights.
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