Academic Resources for West Des Moines Community School District
Varsity Tutors serves students in West Des Moines Community School District, a public school district serving the West Des Moines area in Iowa. The district educates 9,120 students across 14 schools, maintaining a 90% graduation rate.
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14
Schools9,120
Total Students14
Schools90%
Graduation Rate1330
Avg SAT26
Avg ACT15:1
Student-Teacher RatioThe K–12 Academic Journey in West Des Moines Community School District
What to expect at each stage—and where students commonly need extra support.
Focus & Milestones
Building foundations in reading, writing, and math
- Learn to read (K-2)
- Read to learn (3-5)
- Multiplication mastery
- Middle school readiness
Common Pressure Points
Where students often need extra support:
- 13rd grade reading transition
- 2Math facts fluency
- 3Fractions in 4th-5th grade
Testing & Assessments
Important tests at this level:
- IA State Assessment (Grades 3-5)
Schools & Academic Resources
Find school and grade-specific tutoring for West Des Moines Community School District students, school information, and other academic resources.
Elementary Schools
Foundational learning with personalized tutoring supportMiddle Schools
Transition support with subject-specific tutoringHigh Schools
Advanced academics with college prep tutoringDistrict Performance
90%
Students graduating on time1330
Combined score26
Composite score$13,123
Annual expenditureSupporting Families in West Des Moines Community School District
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