Des Moines Public Charter School serves 117 students in grades 7-9.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
117 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)40-44%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)35-39%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
24%
13%
Black
27%
7%
White
43%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% IA state average).
How many students attend Des Moines Public Charter School?
117 students attend Des Moines Public Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Des Moines Public Charter School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Des Moines Public Charter School?
Des Moines Public Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Des Moines Public Charter School offer ?
Des Moines Public Charter School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Des Moines Public Charter School part of?
Des Moines Public Charter School is part of Des Moines Independent Community School District.
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