Serving 687 students in grades 9, Valley Southwoods 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 57% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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: Magnet School
- Grades: 9
- Enrollment: 687 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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Valley Southwoods ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Valley Southwoods's student population of 687 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
687 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Calendar
Valley Southwoods 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 Valley Southwoods is 0.63, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#708 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
18%
13%
Black
13%
7%
White
56%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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Valley Southwoods is ranked #708 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Valley Southwoods?
687 students attend Valley Southwoods.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Valley Southwoods students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 13% 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 Valley Southwoods?
Valley Southwoods has a student ration of 15:1, 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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