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Cowles Montessori School

Cowles Montessori School is a public middle school in Windsor Heights, IA, serving grades EE–8, rated A-, with 392 students and a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio.

A-TopHap school rating
Rating
A-
Grades
EE–8
Enrollment
392
Students per teacher
16.7:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
Yes

Student body

White79%
Two or more races9%
Hispanic8%
Asian3%
Black1%
Native American0%
Male / female
46% / 54%
Free or reduced lunch
20%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-7.5%
Prior-year enrollment
424

Homes assigned to this school

271 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Cowles Montessori School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
6401 College Ave, Windsor Heights, IA 50324
Phone
(515) 242-7818
Website
dmschools.org
Setting
Suburb - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
190897002011
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School district

Des Moines Independent Community School District

District rating
C-
Schools
59
Students
30,048
Spending per student
$14,915
Teachers (FTE)
2,067
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Cowles Montessori School

How is Cowles Montessori School rated?

Cowles Montessori School holds a A- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Des Moines Independent Community School District is rated C- overall.

What grades does Cowles Montessori School serve?

Cowles Montessori School serves grades EE–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Cowles Montessori School?

392 students attend Cowles Montessori School, down from 424 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 16.7:1.

Which homes are assigned to Cowles Montessori School?

TopHap matches 271 residential properties to Cowles Montessori School in and around Windsor Heights. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Cowles Montessori School in?

Cowles Montessori School is part of Des Moines Independent Community School District, which reports 59 schools, 30,048 students and $14,915 of spending per student.