Very Good
#464 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 36% in state
Woodland Hills Elementary School
Elementary School · Waukee Comm School District · West Des Moines, IA
A Waukee Comm School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1120 South 95th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
- Math 88% vs IA 75% (2025)
- Reading 84% vs IA 72% (2025)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Woodland Hills Elementary School score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 82%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2013–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 86% in 2025.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* 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
23.2%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Woodland Hills Elementary 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,882/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West 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
$85,282
Median home value
$325,100
Median rent
$1,285/mo
College educated
60%
Homeownership
50.1%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50266; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 642 | Compare → |
| Maple Grove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 2.8 mi | 439 | Compare → |
| St Francis of Assisi SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | PK–8 | 3.0 mi | 659 | Compare → |
| Sugar Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 3.4 mi | 675 | 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.
Waukee Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #8 of 17
- District spending per student
- $11,927NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Woodland Hills Elementary School is listed in Waukee Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Woodland Hills Elementary School
Woodland Hills Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Des Moines, IA, part of Waukee Comm School District, serving approximately 569 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #464 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Woodland Hills Elementary School
What grades does Woodland Hills Elementary School serve?
Woodland Hills Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Woodland Hills Elementary School?
Woodland Hills Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 569 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodland Hills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodland Hills Elementary School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Woodland Hills Elementary School rank in IA?
Woodland Hills Elementary School ranks #464 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Woodland Hills Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Woodland Hills Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Woodland Hills Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Woodland Hills Elementary School has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Woodland Hills Elementary School a charter school?
No, Woodland Hills Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Woodland Hills Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Woodland Hills Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Woodland Hills Elementary School?
23.2% of students at Woodland Hills Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 569
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.2%
- Phone
- (515) 987-5196
- Area population (ZIP 50266)
- 36,770
- Area average commute
- 17.5 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 50266; 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, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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