Serving 129 students in grades 9-12, Walnut Creek Campus 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Walnut Creek Campus 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
Walnut Creek Campus's student population of 129 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
129 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Walnut Creek Campus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walnut Creek Campus is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1195 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
25%
12%
Black
12%
7%
White
56%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walnut Creek Campus's ranking?
Walnut Creek Campus is ranked #1195 out of 1,221 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Walnut Creek Campus?
The graduation rate of Walnut Creek Campus is 50-59%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Walnut Creek Campus?
129 students attend Walnut Creek Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Walnut Creek Campus students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walnut Creek Campus?
Walnut Creek Campus has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walnut Creek Campus offer ?
Walnut Creek Campus offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Walnut Creek Campus part of?
Walnut Creek Campus is part of West Des Moines Comm School District.
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