How do these schools compare?
| Metric | South Middle School | Stilwell Junior High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Waukee, IA | West Des Moines, IA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 1,092 | 645 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.9:1 | 13.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 21.4% | 38.1% |
| 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 | South Middle School | Stilwell Junior High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,927 | $13,914 |
| District | Waukee Community School District | West Des Moines Community Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | South Middle School | Stilwell Junior High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62.3% | 59.7% |
| African American | 10.3% | 12.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.4% | 16.1% |
| Asian | 10.9% | 4.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.9% | 7.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | South Middle School | Stilwell Junior High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 358:1 | 359:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.4% | 8.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 51 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.