Saydel Comm School District
School District · Des Moines, Iowa
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,376
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,376
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Evaluating Saydel Comm School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Saydel Comm School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Cornell Elementary School
Des Moines · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Woodside Middle School
Des Moines · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Saydel High School
Des Moines · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Iowa rank
#196 of 310
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Iowa avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,826
+$2,804 vs Iowa median
District size
1,376 students
Larger than Iowa median
The short answer
Saydel Comm School District ranks #196 of 310 Iowa districts by overall school rating. Saydel Comm School District's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Cornell Elementary School (8.0/10), Woodside Middle School (6.8/10), and Saydel High School (4.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Saydel Comm School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornell Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Woodside Middle School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Saydel High School | 4.2 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Saydel Comm School District
Saydel Comm School District is a Des Moines, Iowa school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 1,376 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1. District-level spending was $15,826 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Saydel Comm School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cornell Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Saydel Comm School District students show an average math proficiency of 62.3% and ELA proficiency of 63.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Saydel Comm School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Saydel Comm School District with test data.
Schools in Saydel Comm School District
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Iowa
- City
- Des Moines
- Total Enrollment
- 1,376
- Teachers (FTE)
- 95
- District spending per student
- $15,826NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Saydel Comm School District?
Saydel Comm School District has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Saydel Comm School District?
The average composite rating for Saydel Comm School District is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Saydel Comm School District?
Saydel Comm School District's district-level spending was $15,826 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Saydel Comm School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Saydel Comm School District is 14.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Saydel Comm School District?
Cornell Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Saydel Comm School District with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Saydel Comm School District?
Across schools in Saydel Comm School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 62.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Saydel Comm School District compare to other districts in Iowa?
Saydel Comm School District has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Iowa by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 62.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 63.9%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Iowa Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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