Western Hills Elementary School

Western Hills Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6
600 39th St,  West Des Moines, IA
West Des Moines Community School District
4.2
576 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
61%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
38
Full Time Teachers
38
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.4%

GreatSchools Rating

5
Test Scores
3
Equity
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Test Scores

Math
72.4%
Science
61%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
578:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.8%
Male
47.2%
White
55.4%
Hispanic
20.9%
Black
11.4%
Two or more races
7.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 4 Reviews
2.0 parent
9/18/2023
I’ve been disappointed in our experience with Western Hills. It’s our neighborhood school, and I was excited to enroll my children in the Dual Language Spanish Immersion Program. While my children are learning, there’s no real communication or coordination - it does not operate like an organized “pr...
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5.0 parent
7/9/2018
Great! Love every teacher we have had.
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5.0 parent
10/15/2014
Amazing school! Very friendly and welcoming! It has a great same school feel. Teacher are fabulous
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5.0 parent
3/11/2012
I have 2 daughters at this school currently. If you are moving to West Des Moines, this is a fantastic, welcoming community of families and staff who work together well. Lots of parent support. There is a great mix of new and well-seasoned teachers, they strive to keep technology current and offer m...
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