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Ruby Van Meter

710 28th St
Des Moines, IA 50312
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Bottom 50%
Serving 113 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 64%). 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 4:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 113 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in IA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Ruby Van Meter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Ruby Van Meter's student population of 113 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
113 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Ruby Van Meter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruby Van Meter is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#1233 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤10%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ruby Van Meter and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ruby Van Meter and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ruby Van Meter and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
22%
13%
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Black
18%
7%
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White
49%
72%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Ruby Van Meter and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
<50%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Ruby Van Meter and public school graduation rate 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
59%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ruby Van Meter and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruby Van Meter's ranking?
Ruby Van Meter is ranked #1233 out of 1,233 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 64% 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?
113 students attend Ruby Van Meter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Ruby Van Meter students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% 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 4:1, 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
What school district is Ruby Van Meter part of?
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 113 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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