Below Average
#1116 of 1,280 schools in IA
Saydel High School
High School · Saydel Comm School District · Des Moines, IA
A Saydel Comm School District high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5601 NE 7th St, Des Moines, IA 50313
- Math 45% vs IA 67% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs IA 74% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Saydel High School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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
58.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Saydel 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$64,077
Median home value
$161,800
Median rent
$1,077/mo
College educated
16.2%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50313; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand View Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 643 | Compare → |
| North High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 1,514 | Compare → |
| One School Global Des Moines CampusPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | 3–12 | 3.2 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Ankeny High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 10–12 | 4.0 mi | 1,346 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Saydel Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,826NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Saydel High School is listed in Saydel Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Saydel High School
Saydel High School is a public high school in Des Moines, IA, part of Saydel Comm School District, serving approximately 440 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,116 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Saydel High School
What grades does Saydel High School serve?
Saydel High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Saydel High School?
Saydel High School has an enrollment of approximately 440 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saydel High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saydel High School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Saydel High School rank in IA?
Saydel High School ranks #1,116 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Saydel High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Saydel High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Saydel High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Saydel High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Saydel High School a charter school?
No, Saydel High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Saydel High School a Title I school?
No, Saydel High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Saydel High School?
58.4% of students at Saydel 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
- 440
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.6%
- Phone
- (515) 262-9325
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 50313)
- 18,280
- Area average commute
- 17.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 50313; 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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