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#944 of 1,280 schools in IA
Dallas Center-grimes High School
High School · Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District · Grimes, IA
A Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
255 SW Jazzwood Drive, Grimes, IA 50111
- Math 75% vs IA 67% (2025)
- Reading 80% vs IA 74% (2025)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Dallas Center-grimes High School score 78% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 85%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 78% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Dallas Center-grimes High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low86/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$108,352
Median home value
$285,700
Median rent
$1,156/mo
College educated
48.1%
Homeownership
70.6%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50111; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 10–12 | 3.4 mi | 1,771 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $11,408NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dallas Center-grimes High School is listed in Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dallas Center-grimes High School
Dallas Center-grimes High School is a public high school in Grimes, IA, part of Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District, serving approximately 1,027 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #944 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dallas Center-grimes High School
What grades does Dallas Center-grimes High School serve?
Dallas Center-grimes High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Dallas Center-grimes High School?
Dallas Center-grimes High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,027 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dallas Center-grimes High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dallas Center-grimes High School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dallas Center-grimes High School rank in IA?
Dallas Center-grimes High School ranks #944 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Dallas Center-grimes High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dallas Center-grimes High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dallas Center-grimes High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dallas Center-grimes High School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dallas Center-grimes High School a charter school?
No, Dallas Center-grimes High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dallas Center-grimes High School a Title I school?
No, Dallas Center-grimes High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dallas Center-grimes High School?
18.2% of students at Dallas Center-grimes High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.0%
- Phone
- (515) 986-9747
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 50111)
- 16,254
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 50111; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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