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West Des Moines Community School District
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  • WEST DES MOINES, IA
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West Des Moines Community School District

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    grade A
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade A minus
    2. Diversity
      grade A
    3. Teachers
      grade A
    4. College Prep
      grade A
    5. Clubs & Activities
      grade A+
    6. Administration
      grade A minus
    7. Sports
      grade A+
    8. Food
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    9. Resources & Facilities
      grade A

    About

    3550 MILLS CIVIC PARKWAY
    WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265
    About West Des Moines Community School District...

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    Grades
    PK, K-12
    Total Schools
    14
    Students
    9,248

    From West Des Moines Community School District

    West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS) has been inspiring joy in learning for more than 100 years.

    We are a caring community that knows every child as an individual and offers them a place to belong. With approximately 9,000 students, around 1,300 employees, and 13 schools, WDMCS can provide each student with the opportunities and resources they need to succeed.

    WDMCS works with our community members and district families to educate lifelong learners who will thrive in our diverse and changing world. We enable students to explore their interests through a wide variety of excellent opportunities, including:

    - Project-Based Learning (PBL) schools

    - Artful Learning

    - 1:1 devices

    - Foreign language classes

    - Award-winning arts programs

    This is just a glimpse of the dynamic learning community that makes up WDMCS. We welcome you to learn more about us!

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    71%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    75%
    Average Graduation Rate
    93%
    Average SAT
    1360
    77 responses
    Average ACT
    27
    686 responses

    Students

    Diversity
    grade A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    9,248
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    34.2%

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    15:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $74,031
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    5.1%

    Finances

    Expenses Per Student
    $12,908 / student
    National
    $12,239
    Education Expenses
    • Instruction
      68%
    • Support Services
      29%
    • Other
      3%

    Living in the Area

    grade A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Cost of Living
      grade B
    2. Good for Families
      grade A
    3. Housing
      grade A minus
    Median Household Income
    $76,564
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $1,062
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $239,200
    National
    $244,900

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