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Walnut Creek Campus
  • Public, Alternative
  • WEST DES MOINES, IA
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Public School
West Des Moines Community School District

Walnut Creek Campus

  • C+
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Alternative
  • 9-12
  • WEST DES MOINES, IA
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    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      C
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      B minus
    4. College Prep
      B
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B minus
    6. Administration
      C minus
    7. Sports
      unavailable
    8. Food
      B minus
    9. Resources & Facilities
      B minus
    wdmcs.org
    (515) 633-6480
    1020 8TH STREET
    WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265
    About Walnut Creek Campus...

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    Grades
    9-12
    Students
    115

    From Walnut Creek Campus

    We are a school who practices restorative justice, which is a collaborative process that helps students learn positive communication skills and helps them to take ownership for their behavior.

    At Walnut Creek Campus we are also constantly addressing how we can make the curriculum more rigorous, relevant and engaging. We all know that students learn best when they are appropriately challenged and when they see a clear purpose for their learning. The academic component is designed to accommodate students who have not met with success in the comprehensive high school or who have special learning needs. In addition, class sizes are small and everything we do is designed to meet the needs of our students.

    I firmly believe that without relationships, very little can be accomplished. Our hope is that every student, parent/guardian, and staff member feels cared for and lifted.

    Dr. Kim Davis

    Principal

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    35%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    25%
    Average Graduation Rate
    57%
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    West Des Moines
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Cost of Living
      B
    2. Good for Families
      A
    3. Housing
      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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    Culture & Safety

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    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    115
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    75%
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    9:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $68,450
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    0%
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B minus
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    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $12,908 / year
    National
    $12,239
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