Serving 165 students in grades 9-12, Walnut Creek Campus 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 is 10-14% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 165 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Walnut Creek Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Walnut Creek Campus's student population of 165 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
165 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Walnut Creek Campus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walnut Creek Campus is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1222 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
17%
13%
Black
16%
7%
White
54%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walnut Creek Campus's ranking?
Walnut Creek Campus is ranked #1222 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Walnut Creek Campus?
The graduation rate of Walnut Creek Campus is 70-74%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Walnut Creek Campus?
165 students attend Walnut Creek Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Walnut Creek Campus students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walnut Creek Campus?
Walnut Creek Campus has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walnut Creek Campus offer ?
Walnut Creek Campus offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Walnut Creek Campus part of?
Walnut Creek Campus is part of West Des Moines Comm School District.
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