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Saydel High School

5601 Ne 7th St
Des Moines, IA 50313
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 451 students in grades 9-12, Saydel High School 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 30% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in IA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (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

Saydel High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Saydel High School's student population of 451 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
451 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Saydel High School 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 Saydel High School is 0.41, which is less 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)
#1182 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Saydel High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Saydel High School 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.
50%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Saydel High School 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.
35-39%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Saydel High School 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
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Saydel High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Saydel High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Saydel High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
18%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Saydel High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Saydel High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
75%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Saydel High School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Saydel High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Saydel High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of Saydel High School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Saydel High School 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
51%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Saydel High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Saydel High School 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
School District Name
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 Saydel High School's ranking?
Saydel High School is ranked #1182 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Saydel High School often compared to?
Saydel High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southeast Polk High School, Bondurant-farrar High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Saydel High School?
The graduation rate of Saydel High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Saydel High School?
451 students attend Saydel High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Saydel High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saydel High School?
Saydel High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Saydel High School offer ?
Saydel High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Saydel High School part of?
Saydel High School is part of Saydel Comm School District.

School Reviews
5   4/12/2010
The Saydel School District is a great school district to put your kids in. A really good thing about this school is that their academic rates are high and the availibility of music, art, sports, and other extracurricular activities is fantastic. Plus, it's a very loving and caring school district.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - bop10

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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