Des Moines Independent Community School District
- DES MOINES, IA
School District
Des Moines Independent Community School District
- DES MOINES, IA
- Rating 3.81 out of 5 128 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade C minus
- Diversitygrade A+
- Teachersgrade C+
- College Prepgrade B
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B minus
- Administrationgrade C
- Sportsgrade B+
- Foodgrade C minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
47%
Percent Proficient - Math
49%
Average Graduation Rate
83%
Average SAT
1200
115 responses
Average ACT
23
1,089 responses
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Students
Diversity
grade A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
31,720
Free or Reduced Lunch
73.1%
Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$67,469
Teachers in First/Second Year
12.5%
Finances
Expenses Per Student
$0 / student
National
$12,239- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Housinggrade B minus
Median Household Income
$68,127
National
$64,994Median Rent
$969
National
$1,096Median Home Value
$209,004
National
$229,800Des Moines Independent Community School District Reviews
Rating 3.81 out of 5 128 reviews
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DMPS was overall a great experience in my case because there was a lot of diversity and opportunities through Central Campus and Academy. Being able to leave your home school and unite with people from other school was a unique and good experience to connect with others from different backgrounds. Central also provided many opportunities of studies and interest you normally would not be able to get at your homeschool as well such as automotive and engineering courses which I toke and many more such as welding, language class and so on. I overall loved most of my teachers throughout my 11 years here. My home school (Hoover High) had a Global Gala which I participated in and I loved how our community demonstrate that there is beauty in being different by showing off varieties culture from around the world. As a refugee student I felt I belonged in the community.
My experience as a student within the Des Moines Independent Community School District was a solid 7/10. The best part about being a student within the DMICSD is that I was fortunate enough to attend the advanced learning school, Central Academy. There, I was in classes with students all across the district and was given a lot of opportunities to broaden my knowledge of learning topics I was interested in. Despite this benefit, my experience within this district was dampened by the lack of resources for learning and opportunities outside of Central Academy. Within the district, there is an extreme shortage of teachers and substitutes, so for days (even weeks) at a time.
Although Des Moines is a much smaller state and they aren’t the best when it comes to school they try their best to support those that want to go behold high school. Whether that’s working, getting a GED, or going to college. They do the best they can with what little they have to offer. If anything I just wish that some teachers were better and would encourage students to do more. Since from personal experience very single year from Elementary to high school I always had 2-3 teachers that actually enjoyed teaching, encouraging us, and actually cared for us/me. I’ve spent my whole school life within Des Moines and if anything I’m thankful for those few teachers and staff members that kept encouraging me because without them I wouldn’t be here right now thinking about college and applying for scholarships.