D
Needs Improvement
37/100

Walnut Creek Campus

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1020 8th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Overall
D
37/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 35% · Math 25% proficient · 2nd percentile in Iowa
Graduation
C
72% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Iowa schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

37
Repit Score
out of 100
165
Students
enrolled
11.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%2/100reading 2nd percentile, math 2nd percentile among Iowa high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%23/10072% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%83/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 76% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Iowa schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +0 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Iowa. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency35% (−34 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency25% (−45 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate72% (−19 pts vs. state avg 91%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Iowa state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White55%25%reading -20 pts, math -47 pts1st percentile (list)
Low-income30%10%reading -24 pts, math -39 pts1st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1020 8th Street
City West Des Moines
ZIP Code 50265
District 1930930
NCES School ID 193093000393
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 50265

Understanding the community around Walnut Creek Campus helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $81,579
Per Capita Income $50,745
Poverty Rate 7.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 41.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.3%
High School or Higher 95.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $241,800
Median Rent $1,013
Owner-Occupied 65.7%
Renter-Occupied 34.3%
View full data for ZIP 50265 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Walnut Creek Campus.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.3%
Female 46.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 53.9%
Hispanic/Latino 17.6%
Black 15.8%
Two or More Races 10.9%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 165
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Walnut Creek Campus?
Walnut Creek Campus has a Repit School Score of 37 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Walnut Creek Campus?
Walnut Creek Campus has 165 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1.
What grades does Walnut Creek Campus serve?
Walnut Creek Campus serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Walnut Creek Campus receive per student?
Walnut Creek Campus receives $17,877 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Walnut Creek Campus in 50265 ▼
Avg Home Value
$314,234
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,290
1-Year Change
+3.1%
% Renters
34.3%

Other Schools in 50265

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026