Below Average
#1122 of 1,280 schools in IA
Roosevelt High School
High School · Des Moines Independent Comm School District · Des Moines, IA
A Des Moines Independent Comm School District high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4419 Center St, Des Moines, IA 50312
- Math 59% vs IA 67% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs IA 74% (2025)
- 83.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Roosevelt High School score 63% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 63% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (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
47.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Roosevelt 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 73Very Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,846/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Des Moines), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,720
Median home value
$274,400
Median rent
$1,057/mo
College educated
61.9%
Homeownership
64.5%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50312; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby Van MeterEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| Walnut Creek CampusEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 165 | Compare → |
| Virtual CampusEnrollment path unverified | 2.1 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 387 | Compare → |
| Dowling Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 1,389 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 59
- Rank in district
- #29 of 59
- District spending per student
- $15,518NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Roosevelt High School is listed in Des Moines Independent Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Roosevelt High School
Roosevelt High School is a public high school in Des Moines, IA, part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District, serving approximately 2,039 students in grades 9th-12th with a 30.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,122 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Roosevelt High School
What grades does Roosevelt High School serve?
Roosevelt High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Roosevelt High School?
Roosevelt High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,039 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt High School is 30.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Roosevelt High School rank in IA?
Roosevelt High School ranks #1,122 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Roosevelt High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Roosevelt High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Roosevelt High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Roosevelt High School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Roosevelt High School a charter school?
No, Roosevelt High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Roosevelt High School a Title I school?
No, Roosevelt High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Roosevelt High School?
47.9% of students at Roosevelt 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
- 2,039
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 30.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.4%
- Phone
- (515) 242-7272
- 4-Year Graduation
- 83.0%
- Area population (ZIP 50312)
- 15,492
- Area average commute
- 15.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 50312; 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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