Valley Southwoods

625 S 35th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 766 students in grades 9, Valley Southwoods ranks in the top 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 62% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9
  • Enrollment: 766 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 50% in IA
  • : 62% (Btm 50%)
  • : 76% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Valley Southwoods ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

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School Overview

Valley Southwoods's student population of 766 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
766 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Valley Southwoods ranks within the top 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley Southwoods is 0.58, which is more 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)
#553 out of 1221 schools
(Top 50%)
62%
64%
76%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
5%
3%
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Hispanic
16%
12%
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Black
11%
7%
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White
62%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
This chart display the diversity score of Valley Southwoods and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Valley Southwoods and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valley Southwoods's ranking?
Valley Southwoods is ranked #553 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Valley Southwoods often compared to?
Valley Southwoodsis often viewed alongside schools like Roosevelt High School, Urbandale High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Valley Southwoods?
766 students attend Valley Southwoods.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Valley Southwoods students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Southwoods?
Valley Southwoods has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Valley Southwoods offer ?
Valley Southwoods offers enrollment in grades 9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Valley Southwoods part of?
Valley Southwoods is part of West Des Moines Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9
  • Enrollment: 766 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 62% (Btm 50%)
  • : 76% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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