Serving 135 students in grades 6-12, Ruby Van Meter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
13%
13%
Black
20%
7%
White
53%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≤20%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ruby Van Meter School?
The graduation rate of Ruby Van Meter School is 20%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 89%.
How many students attend Ruby Van Meter School?
135 students attend Ruby Van Meter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Ruby Van Meter School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ruby Van Meter School?
Ruby Van Meter School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ruby Van Meter School offer ?
Ruby Van Meter School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Ruby Van Meter School part of?
Ruby Van Meter School is part of Des Moines Independent Community School District.
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