Des Moines Public Schools
Location
Des Moines, Iowa
Midwest
United States
District information
TypePublic
MottoThink. Learn. Grow.
GradesPK-12
EstablishedMay 21, 1907
SuperintendentDr. Ian Roberts[1]
AccreditationNorth Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges
The Iowa Department of Education
Schools65
Budget$509,205,000 (2017-18)[2]
Students and staff
Students33,402 (2019-20)[2]
Teachers2,255.55 FTE[2]
Staff2,145.84 FTE[2]
Athletic conferenceIowa Alliance
Other information
Websitehttp://www.dmschools.org/

The Des Moines Independent Community School District (The Des Moines Public Schools, or DMPS) is the largest public school district in Iowa. It is accredited by the North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges and the Iowa Department of Education.

Area

The district currently serves most of the city of Des Moines as well as parts of suburban Pleasant Hill[3] and Windsor Heights. The city is split into four different area districts. District one covers the west, two covers the north, three covers the east, and district four the south.

History

Advanced Placement Program and International Baccalaureate Programme

In 2008, Des Moines Public Schools became the first school district in Iowa to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme.

On January 9, 2023. Des Moines Public Schools was hit with a cybersecurity attack.[4]

Schools

In addition to traditional neighborhood schools, the district has various neighborhood schools with programs such as the IB Programme, Tourn Around Arts, and more. The district also offers many special schools and programs.

High schools (Grades 9-12)

Special schools & programs

Middle schools (grades 6-8)

Elementary schools (Grades K, and 1-5)

Pre-Schools

Media

Facts and Figures

Enrollment

Graphs are unavailable due to technical issues. There is more info on Phabricator and on MediaWiki.org.

[5]

Year District-wide High schools Middle schools Elementary schools Other programs & adjustments
2006-2007[6] 31,221 8,808 6,405 14,369 1,639
2005-2006[7] 31,599 8,570 6,610 14,249 2,170
2004-2005[8] 31,851 8,620 6,876 14,384 1,971
2003-2004[8] 32,150 8,430 7,115 14,497 2,108
2002-2003[8] 32,464 8,696 7,103 14,733 1,932
2001-2002[9] 35,399 10,114 5,504 19,541 240
2000-2001[10] 34,776 9,773 8,116 16,699 188

See also

References

  1. ^ "Announcing our New Superintendent: Dr. Ian Roberts - Des Moines Public Schools". www.dmschools.org. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d "Des Moines Independent School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  3. ^ "Welcome to nginx". www.desmoinesregister.com. Archived from the original on September 14, 2013. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
  4. ^ "Des Moines Public Schools cancels classes again Wednesday after likely ransomware attack". MSN. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
  5. ^ "Public School Certified Enrollment Summary by District". Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
  6. ^ Des Moines Public Schools (2006). "Enrollment Report as of October 2, 2006" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on February 21, 2007. Retrieved December 5, 2006.
  7. ^ Des Moines Public Schools (2005). "Enrollment Report as of September 16, 2005" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on June 25, 2008. Retrieved November 14, 2005.
  8. ^ a b c Des Moines Public Schools (2004). "Enrollment Report as of September 17, 2004" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on June 25, 2008. Retrieved November 14, 2005.
  9. ^ Iowa Department of Education (2001). "Certified Annual Reports for FY01-02 (Spreadsheet)". Archived from the original on December 12, 2004.
  10. ^ Iowa Department of Education (2000). "Certified Annual Reports for FY00-01 (Spreadsheet)". Archived from the original on December 12, 2004.

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