How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Hoyt Middle School | North High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Des Moines, IA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 455 | 1,428 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.8:1 | 22.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 72.2% | 78.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Hoyt Middle School | North High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,255 | $16,255 |
| District | Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Des Moines Independent Comm School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Hoyt Middle School | North High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38.5% | 19.5% |
| African American | 18.5% | 23.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32.2% | 38.7% |
| Asian | 4.8% | 10.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 5.1% | 5.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Hoyt Middle School | North High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 239.5:1 | 357:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 63.7% | 65.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 27 | 19 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.