Des Moines Independent Community School District Explained

Des Moines Public Schools
Motto:Think. Learn. Grow.
Type:Public
Budget:$590,375,000 (2020-21)[1]
Established:May 21, 1907
Region:Midwest
Grades:PK-12
Superintendent:Dr. Ian Roberts[2]
Students:33,739 (2022-23)
Teachers:2,077.70FTE
Staff:873.74 FTE
Ratio:14.79
Conference:Iowa Alliance
Accreditation:North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges
The Iowa Department of Education
Schools:65
Location:Des Moines, Iowa
Country:United States
Website:http://www.dmschools.org/

The Des Moines Independent Community School District (The Des Moines Public Schools, or DMPS) is the largest public school district in Iowa. It is accredited by the North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges and the Iowa Department of Education.

Area

The district currently serves most of the city of Des Moines as well as parts of suburban Pleasant Hill[3] and Windsor Heights. The city is split into four different area districts. District one covers the west, two covers the north, three covers the east, and district four the south.

History

Advanced Placement Program and International Baccalaureate Programme

In 2008, Des Moines Public Schools became the first school district in Iowa to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme.

On January 9, 2023. Des Moines Public Schools was hit with a cybersecurity attack.[4]

Schools

In addition to traditional neighborhood schools, the district has various neighborhood schools with programs such as the IB Programme, Tourn Around Arts, and more. The district also offers many special schools and programs.

High schools (Grades 9-12)

Special schools & programs

Middle schools (grades 6-8)

Elementary schools (Grades K, and 1-5)

Pre-Schools

Media

Facts and Figures

Enrollment

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- bgcolor="#CCCCCC" ! Year District-wide High schools Middle schools Elementary schools Other programs & adjustments - bgcolor="#FFAFAF" 2006-2007[6] 31,221 8,808 6,405 14,369 1,639 - bgcolor="#FFAFAF" 2005-2006[7] 31,599 8,570 6,610 14,249 2,170 - bgcolor="#FFAFAF" 2004-2005[8] 31,851 8,620 6,876 14,384 1,971 - bgcolor="#FFAFAF" 2003-2004 32,150 8,430 7,115 14,497 2,108 - bgcolor="#FFAFAF" 2002-2003 32,464 8,696 7,103 14,733 1,932 - 2001-2002[9] 35,399 10,114 5,504 19,541 240 - 2000-2001[10] 34,776 9,773 8,116 16,699 188

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Des Moines Independent School District. National Center for Education Statistics. June 29, 2024.
  2. Web site: Announcing our New Superintendent: Dr. Ian Roberts - Des Moines Public Schools . 2023-05-16 . www.dmschools.org.
  3. Web site: Welcome to nginx . www.desmoinesregister.com . 27 January 2022 . https://archive.today/20130914015339/http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/99999999/NEWS08/40601005&template=printart . 14 September 2013 . dead.
  4. Web site: Des Moines Public Schools cancels classes again Wednesday after likely ransomware attack . 2023-01-11 . MSN . en-US.
  5. Web site: Public School Certified Enrollment Summary by District . . December 15, 2021.
  6. Web site: Des Moines Public Schools . Enrollment Report as of October 2, 2006 . 2006 . December 5, 2006 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070221072509/http://www.dmps.k12.ia.us/facts/6Enrollment2006.pdf . February 21, 2007 . dead .
  7. Web site: Des Moines Public Schools . Enrollment Report as of September 16, 2005 . 2005 . November 14, 2005 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080625165541/http://www.dmps.k12.ia.us/facts/6Enrollment2005.pdf . June 25, 2008 . dead .
  8. Web site: Des Moines Public Schools . Enrollment Report as of September 17, 2004 . 2004 . November 14, 2005 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080625165542/http://www.dmps.k12.ia.us/facts/6Enrollment2004.pdf . June 25, 2008 . dead .
  9. Web site: Iowa Department of Education . Certified Annual Reports for FY01-02 (Spreadsheet) . 2001 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20041212102032/http://www.state.ia.us/educate/fis/sft/car/doc/cards02.xls . 2004-12-12 .
  10. Web site: Iowa Department of Education . Certified Annual Reports for FY00-01 (Spreadsheet) . 2000 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20041212102130/http://www.state.ia.us/educate/fis/sft/car/doc/cards01.xls . 2004-12-12 .