WDMCS: ACT Data

DISTRICT HOME
Curriculum HOME

Annual Progress Report

Comprehensive School Improvement Plan

Curriculum Frameworks

English as a Sec. Lang

Foreign Language

Homeless Children

Inst. Materials Center

Mentoring for Teachers

No Child Left Behind

Program of Studies

Special Education

Standards & Benchmarks

Talented/Gifted

QuickLinks
About Us
Boundaries
Lunch Menu
Newcomer's Section
School Board
Transportation

Annual Progress Report
Post Secondary Data: ACT

The number of 2006-07 graduates is 623 (558 Valley HS, 65 WCC).
According to ACT, the number of seniors who intended to pursue post-secondary education/training is 347 (73.7%) of 471 seniors tested.
According to the ACT, the number of seniors scoring a 20 or above is 85% (445 of 471). This measure is an indication of how well West Des Moines graduates will meet success in post-secondary education and training.
According to the ACT, the number of seniors who have completed a core preparation program is 239 (50.7%). A core preparation program is described by the ACT as a student who completes four years of language arts, at least three years of mathematics, science and social studies. Students self-report these data.
The district average ACT composite score was 23.9. The state average was 22.3 and the national average was 21.2.

Trend Data

	Gradation Year	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007
	No. students, district	418	456	440	459	426	471
Composite	District	23.8	23.6	24.0	23.9	24.3	23.9
	State	22.0	22.0	22.0	22.0	22.1	22.3
	Nationwide	20.8	20.8	20.9	20.9	21.1	21.2
English	District	23.4	23.1	23.4	23.4	23.9	23.4
	State	21.2	21.3	21.4	21.5	21.6	21.6
	Nationwide	20.2	20.3	20.4	20.4	20.6	20.7
Mathematics	District	23.8	23.8	24.2	24.2	24.5	23.9
	State	21.7	21.6	21.8	21.7	21.8	21.9
	Nationwide	20.6	20.6	20.7	20.7	20.8	21.0
Reading	District	24.2	24.0	24.3	24.2	24.3	24.2
	State	22.4	22.4	22.4	22.4	22.5	22.6
	Nationwide	21.1	21.2	21.3	21.3	21.3	21.5
Science	District	23.3	23.1	23.7	23.4	23.8	23.6
	State	22.1	22.1	22.1	22.1	22.1	22.3
	Nationwide	20.8	20.8	20.9	20.9	20.9	21.0

Average ACT Scores by Subject Test
2007

average ACT scores by subject

Percent of Students Meeting ACT
College Readiness Benchmark Scores

% Meeting College Readiness

**A benchmark score is the minimum score needed on an ACT subject-area test to indicate a 50% chance of obtaining a B or higher or about a 75% chance of obtaining a C or higher in the corresponding credit-bearing college courses.

Subject	ACT
English	18
Math	22
Reading	21
Science	24

Average ACT Scores –Five Year Trend

ACT 5 year trend

Average ACT Subject Test Scores – 5 Year Trend

ACT 5 year trend by subject

Return to Table of Contents

2006-07 APR
Table of Contents

Some items are .pdfs, which require Adobe Reader to open. Click HERE if you would like to download the latest version of Adobe Reader.

Student Achievement Goals
2006-2007 Annual Improvement Goals
2007-2008 Annual Improvement Goals

NCLB Annual Measurable Objective
Grade 4, 8, & 11

ITBS/ITED Scoring (all are .pdfs)
ITBS System Summary, Fall 2006
ITED System Summary, Fall 2006
ITBS Subgroup Scores – NGE/4 & 8
ITBS Subgroup Scores – NPR/4, 8, 11

Proficiency Groups
District
Gender
Ethnicity Breakdown
Free/Reduced Lunch (.pdf)
English Language Learners (.pdf)
IEP's (.pdf)

Local, State and National Comparisons

Building Achievement Levels
Grades 4, 8, 11

Longitudinal Growth Analysis
Core Totals
Reading Comprehension
Language Total
Mathematics
Sources of Information Total Scores

Mathematics Benchmark Assessment Results
Grades 1-6, 7-8 & 11 (.pdf)

Benchmark Assessment Results: Science
Grades 8 & 11 (.pdf)

Reading Benchmark Assessment Results 06-07
Grade 4 Narrative
Grade 4 Expository
Grade 8
Grade 10

Drop-Out Data

Graduation & Attendance Rate

Post-secondary Data: ACT

Advanced Placement: 2007 (.pdf)

Discipline Report Summary

Schools in Need of Improvement

Standard Error of Measurement

About Us | Calendars | Community Education | Construction Plans | Curriculum | Finance | Job Openings | Nutrition | Programs | Registration | Schools | School Board | Technology | Transportation

LINKS FOR Parents | Students | Staff Login | Job Seekers | Campus Portal | Staff Directory | Search | HOME

West Des Moines Community Schools
3550 Mills Civic Parkway
West Des Moines, Iowa 50265-5556
Phone (515) 633-5000 | Fax (515) 633-5099
Email Us | Email Webmaster