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Valley Southwoods

West Des Moines, Iowa · Grades 9 · West Des Moines Comm School District

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About Valley Southwoods

Valley Southwoods serves grade 9 as a public school in West Des Moines, Iowa. Enrollment was 678 in the 2024-25 school year. With about 48.7 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 13.9 students per teacher. Families comparing options will find 33 other schools within 5 miles. West Des Moines Comm School District runs 13 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a small city, in Polk County.

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School facts

Address	625 S 35th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Phone	(515) 633-4500
School district	West Des Moines Comm School District
Grades	9
Students (2024-25)	678
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	48.7
Students per teacher	13.9
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Secondary
Locale (NCES)	City, small, Polk County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 193093000483). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Jordan Creek Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6West Des Moines · 0.3 mi Western Hills Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6West Des Moines · 1.1 mi Westridge ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 6West Des Moines · 1.6 mi Fairmeadows Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6West Des Moines · 1.7 mi Valley High SchoolPublic · Grades 10 to 12West Des Moines · 1.8 mi Crossroads Park Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 6West Des Moines · 1.9 mi Stilwell Junior High SchoolPublic · Grades 7 to 8West Des Moines · 1.9 mi Sacred Heart SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8West Des Moines · 1.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Valley Southwoods serve?

Valley Southwoods serves grade 9.

How many students attend Valley Southwoods?

Valley Southwoods reported 678 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Southwoods?

About 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 678 students and 48.7 teachers in federal data.

Is Valley Southwoods a public or charter school?

Valley Southwoods is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Valley Southwoods in?

Valley Southwoods 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 Valley Southwoods located?

Valley Southwoods is at 625 S 35th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265. The phone number is (515) 633-4500.

How many other schools are near Valley Southwoods?

There are 33 other schools within 5 miles of Valley Southwoods in our directory.