Ruby Van Meter School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 171 middle and high school students from grades 6-12
Additional Contact Information
- Principal or Admin: James Gonwa
- Fax: (515) 242-8223
School Operational Details
- Special Education School
School District Details
- Des Moines Independent Community School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $10,152
- Graduation Rate: 67.1%
- Dropout Rate: 7.9%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.2
- Enrolled Students: 31,463
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 171
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 32.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 5.4
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 104 (60.8%)
- Females: 67 (39.2%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 23 (13.5%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 101 (59.1%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 124 (72.5%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 29 | 17.0% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.6% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 8.2% |
| White | 118 | 69.0% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 7th Grade | 13 | 7.6% |
| 8th Grade | 17 | 9.9% |
| 9th Grade | 16 | 9.4% |
| 10th Grade | 19 | 11.1% |
| 11th Grade | 21 | 12.3% |
| 12th Grade | 85 | 49.7% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 56%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:44%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 17 Years
- Average Salary: $48,805
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $36,505 | 12% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $50,445 | 88% |
Source: IA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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