Very Good
#338 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 26% in state
Dc-g Oak View
Middle School · Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District · Grimes, IA
A Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
255 SW Jazzwood Drive, Grimes, IA 50111
- Math 86% vs IA 74% (2025)
- Reading 89% vs IA 78% (2025)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dc-g Oak View score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 84%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 88% across the 14-year record (2012–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.3%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Dc-g Oak View 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low86/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–7 | 3.5 mi | 1,135 | 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
- #5 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
Dc-g Oak View is listed in Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dc-g Oak View
Dc-g Oak View is a public middle school in Grimes, IA, part of Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District, serving approximately 565 students in grades 7th-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #338 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dc-g Oak View
What grades does Dc-g Oak View serve?
Dc-g Oak View serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Dc-g Oak View?
Dc-g Oak View has an enrollment of approximately 565 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dc-g Oak View?
The student-teacher ratio at Dc-g Oak View is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dc-g Oak View rank in IA?
Dc-g Oak View ranks #338 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Dc-g Oak View's MySchoolScout rating?
Dc-g Oak View has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Dc-g Oak View?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dc-g Oak View has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is Dc-g Oak View a charter school?
No, Dc-g Oak View is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dc-g Oak View a Title I school?
No, Dc-g Oak View is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dc-g Oak View?
19.3% of students at Dc-g Oak View 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 565
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.9%
- Phone
- (515) 986-0105
- 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, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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