Des Moines Independent Community School District

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Des Moines Public Schools
DMPS logo.png
Location
United States
District information
Type Public
MottoThink. Learn. Grow.
GradesPK-12
EstablishedMay 21, 1907
Superintendent Dr. Ian Roberts [1]
Accreditation North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges
The Iowa Department of Education
Schools65
Budget$590,375,000 (2020-21) [2]
Students and staff
Students33,739 (2022-23) [2]
Teachers2,077.70FTE [2]
Staff873.74 FTE [2]
Student–teacher ratio14.79 [2]
Athletic conference Iowa Alliance
Other information
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.

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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

[5]

YearDistrict-wideHigh schoolsMiddle schoolsElementary schoolsOther programs & adjustments
2006-2007 [6] 31,2218,8086,40514,3691,639
2005-2006 [7] 31,5998,5706,61014,2492,170
2004-2005 [8] 31,8518,6206,87614,3841,971
2003-2004 [8] 32,1508,4307,11514,4972,108
2002-2003 [8] 32,4648,6967,10314,7331,932
2001-2002 [9] 35,39910,1145,50419,541240
2000-2001 [10] 34,7769,7738,11616,699188

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References

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