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Ames Community School District

#1 in Best School Districts in Iowa
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Ames, IA
  • 10 reviews
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  1. Academics
    A+
  2. Diversity
    A-
  3. Teachers
    A
  4. College Prep
    A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A+
  6. Health & Safety
    A
  7. Administration
    A+
  8. Sports
    A-
  9. Food
    A
  10. Resources & Facilities
    A
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Ames Community School District is a top rated, public school district located in Ames, IA. It has 4,391 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. According to state test scores, 89% of students are at least proficient in math and 88% in reading.
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Address
2005 24th St
Ames, IA 50010
Telephone
(515) 268-6600
Website
ames.k12.ia.us

Ames Community School District Rankings

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Middle Schools in Ames Community School District

High Schools in Ames Community School District

Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
88%
Percent Proficient - Math
89%
Average Graduation Rate
93%
Average SAT
1380
72 responses
Average ACT
27
182 responses
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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
4,391
Free or Reduced Lunch
32.4%
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Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$61,740
Teachers in First/Second Year
14.8%

Finances

Total Expenses
$52,407,000
Expenses Per Student
$18,690/ student
National
$12,239
Education Expenses
  • Instruction
    69%
  • Support Services
    28%
  • Other
    3%

Ames Community School District Reviews

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I just recently moved into the Ames School District, and so far it has been okay. The teachers are very nice and friendly, and the administrators are very quick and effective. However, the environment of the school is a little tense. Verbal fights occur often, and there are sometimes physical fights. However, the school offers many great clubs and sports opportunities. There is something for everyone!
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The high school has a lot to offer within its English departments, not much else. The science teachers are lacking in their ability to teach and help students and the math department has the same flaws. The English department had great teachers and well taught classes.
The lunch food is as you expect, not great.
The middle school had issues with safety especially for girls and that caused issues for both the middle school and the high school.
Overall it’s ok, but lots could be improved.
The biggest difference that I see between this school and others is how much the teachers actually care about their students, and I think that strongly impacts how the education functions and succeeds. In addition, a majority of the education is more structured and powerful than other schools, and it truly feels like all the students are learning together.