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Ames Community School District

#4 in Best School Districts in Iowa
  • Ames, IA
  • 15 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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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
      B+
    8. Sports
      A-
    9. Food
      B-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B
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    Ames Community School District is a highly rated, public school district located in Ames, IA. It has 4,925 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 86% of students are at least proficient in math and 86% in reading.
    ames.k12.ia.us
    (515) 268-6600
    2005 24th St
    Ames, IA 50010
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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    86%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    86%
    Average Graduation Rate
    98%
    Average SAT
    1380
    90 responses
    Average ACT
    27
    222 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
    4,925
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    32.4%
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    16:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $70,377
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    14.8%

    Finances

    Expenses Per Student
    $15,712/ student
    National
    $12,239
    Education Expenses
    • Instruction
      64%
    • Support Services
      34%
    • Other
      3%
    Living in the Area

    Ames

    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Cost of Living
      B-
    2. Good for Families
      A
    3. Housing
      B
    Median Household Income
    $46,127
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $905
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $196,400
    National
    $184,700

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    Ames Community School District Reviews

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    Ames is currently undergoing changes such as a new principal has been assigned, we are currently developing our new building, and our policies are ever-changing. This makes it hard to keep things consistent throughout the four years of high school. That being said, Ames High is very accepting and a positive place to be!
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    Really good high school! I am dual-enrolled at this school and my four years here have been great. The teachers are always ready to serve you with all they have. I really enjoy the social studies classes this school offers. I wouldn’t want to go anywhere else!
    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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