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 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 9,120 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 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.46
# American Indian Students
20 Students
1,899 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
576 Students
12,614 Students
% Asian Students
6%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,718 Students
63,207 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
13%
# Black Students
1,009 Students
34,156 Students
% Black Students
11%
7%
# White Students
5,185 Students
365,324 Students
% White Students
57%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
2,883 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
605 Students
24,598 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
313
23,085
# Students in K Grade:
627
37,733
# Students in 1st Grade:
661
35,654
# Students in 2nd Grade:
599
35,488
# Students in 3rd Grade:
621
35,962
# Students in 4th Grade:
668
35,603
# Students in 5th Grade:
637
35,274
# Students in 6th Grade:
628
35,449
# Students in 7th Grade:
666
36,781
# Students in 8th Grade:
714
37,606
# Students in 9th Grade:
702
40,254
# Students in 10th Grade:
819
39,868
# Students in 11th Grade:
751
38,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
714
37,920
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,757 is higher than the state median of $16,361. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,825 is less than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to West Des Moines Comm School District?
West Des Moines Comm School District manages 14 public schools serving 9,120 students.
What is the rank of West Des Moines Comm School District?
West Des Moines Comm School District is ranked #189 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
57% of West Des Moines Comm School District students are White, 19% 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 $15,825 is less than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 14 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 9,120 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 43%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 30% in IA)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 66% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 71% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 61% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
