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Stilwell Junior High School

West Des Moines, Iowa · Grades 7 to 8 · West Des Moines Comm School District

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About Stilwell Junior High School

Stilwell Junior High School is a public school in West Des Moines, Iowa, serving grades 7 through 8. Enrollment was 645 in the 2024-25 school year. There are about 13.4 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (48 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a small city, in Polk County. Within 5 miles there are 51 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. It is one of 13 schools in West Des Moines Comm School District.

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School facts

Address	1601 Vine St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Phone	(515) 633-6000
School district	West Des Moines Comm School District
Grades	7 to 8
Students (2024-25)	645
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	48
Students per teacher	13.4
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	City, small, Polk County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 193093001796). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Sacred Heart SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8West Des Moines · 0.1 mi Fairmeadows Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6West Des Moines · 0.6 mi Hillside Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6West Des Moines · 0.7 mi Walnut Creek CampusPublic · Grades 9 to 12West Des Moines · 0.8 mi Airazi AcademyPrivate, Islamic · Grades PreK to 5West Des Moines · 1.1 mi Dowling Catholic High SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades 9 to 12West Des Moines · 1.3 mi Hanawalt ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Des Moines, IA · 1.6 mi Valley High SchoolPublic · Grades 10 to 12West Des Moines · 1.7 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Stilwell Junior High School serve?

Stilwell Junior High School serves grades 7 through 8.

How many students attend Stilwell Junior High School?

Stilwell Junior High School reported 645 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Stilwell Junior High School?

About 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 645 students and 48 teachers in federal data.

Is Stilwell Junior High School a public or charter school?

Stilwell Junior High School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Stilwell Junior High School in?

Stilwell Junior High School is part of West Des Moines Comm School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ia/west-des-moines-comm-school-district/

Where is Stilwell Junior High School located?

Stilwell Junior High School is at 1601 Vine St, West Des Moines, IA 50265. The phone number is (515) 633-6000.

How many other schools are near Stilwell Junior High School?

There are 51 other schools within 5 miles of Stilwell Junior High School in our directory.