Dc-G Oak View

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Dc-G Oak View ranks 39 th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Dc-G Oak View is a public middle school located in Grimes, Iowa, serving grades 7-8 with a student population of 578. The school is part of the Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District.

Dc-G Oak View consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had 87.6% of 7th graders and 90.2% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 77.3% and 77.5%, respectively. The school's mathematics proficiency rates are also significantly higher than the state, with 79.7% of 7th graders and 82.8% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 69.9% and 73.2%. In science, 82.1% of 8th graders at Dc-G Oak View were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 65.5%. The school has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in Iowa, with a ranking of 39 out of 337 schools in 2023-2024 and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby schools, Merrill Middle School and Meredith Middle School in the Des Moines Independent Community School District, as well as Stilwell Junior High School and Indian Hills Junior High School in the West Des Moines Community School District, have significantly lower academic performance and statewide rankings. In contrast, Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School and South Middle School and Waukee Middle School in the Waukee Community School District have academic performance and statewide rankings comparable to Dc-G Oak View.

Detail:

Public 7-8

1300 SW County Line Rd
Grimes, IA 50111

(515) 986-0105

District: Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
39^th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,541

Students who attend Dc-G Oak View usually attend:

High:

Dallas Center-Grimes High School

Feeder schools for Dc-G Oak View:

Elementary:	Dallas Center Elementary
	Heritage Elementary
	North Ridge Elementary
	South Prairie Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 17.8

Number of students: 578

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.8%

African American:

4.3%

Hispanic:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dc-G Oak View ranks better than 88.4% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.56. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dc-G Oak View is $11,541.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Dc-G Oak View was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Dc-G Oak View 39^th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Dc-G Oak View in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dc-G Oak View

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2022	70.97	82^nd	337	75.7%
2023	80.75	34^th	334	89.8%
2024	79.56	39^th	337	88.4%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dc-G Oak View

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2013	342	4	2	7	3	7	365
2014	369	4	2	12	1	4	392
2015	333	7	6	16	0	5	367
2016	342	8	5	14	1	5	375
2017	384	10	5	16	1	5	421
2018	376	8	9	16	0	7	416
2019	382	13	8	15	1	7	426
2020	408	10	9	17	0	9	453
2021	438	12	9	22	0	16	497
2022	458	22	9	25	0	9	523
2023	513	25	5	22	0	13	578

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dc-G Oak View

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	365	21.0	17.3	19.7
2014	392	24.3	16.1	20.9
2015	367	23.0	15.9	22.6
2016	375	24.0	15.6	20.3
2017	421	26.6	15.8	19
2018	416	26.2	15.8	18
2019	426	25.1	16.9	19.5
2020	453	26.3	17.1	14.8
2021	497	29.6	16.7	13.5
2022	523	31.7	16.4	16.6
2023	578	32.4	17.8	16.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dc-G Oak View

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	365	21.0	17.3	19.7
2014	392	24.3	16.1	20.9
2015	367	23.0	15.9	22.6
2016	375	24.0	15.6	20.3
2017	421	26.6	15.8	19
2018	416	26.2	15.8	18
2019	426	25.1	16.9	19.5
2020	453	26.3	17.1	14.8
2021	497	29.6	16.7	13.5
2022	523	31.7	16.4	16.6
2023	578	32.4	17.8	16.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dc-G Oak View

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$246 (2.1%)	$11,295 (97.9%)	$11,541

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dc-G Oak View

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts (Dc-G Oak View)	86.7	88.7	2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District)	86.7	88.7	2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Dc-G Oak View)	88.6	85.1	3.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District)	88.6	85.1	3.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.8	72	0.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	426	578	35.7%
African American	13	25	92.3%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	8	5	37.5%
Hispanic	15	22	46.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	382	513	34.3%
Two or More Races	7	13	85.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.5%	16.1%	3.4%

Schools Near Dc-G Oak View

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dc-G Oak View	Public	7-8	1300 SW County Line Rd	Grimes	50111	Polk County	Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 986-0105	578	32	17.8	16.1%	513 (88.8%)	25 (4.3%)	22 (3.8%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.2%)	79.6	39^th of 337 public middle schools	88.4%		80.7	34^th of 334 public middle schools	89.8%	5			87.6	90.2			79.7	82.8		82.1	$11,541	$246	$11,295
Summit Middle School	Public	6-7	9500 Windsor Parkway	Johnston	50131	Polk County	Johnston Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 986-0318	1,112	69	16.0	26.8%	738 (66.4%)	126 (11.3%)	83 (7.5%)	106 (9.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (5.2%)	68.9	96^th of 337 public middle schools	71.5%		74.6	62^nd of 334 public middle schools	81.4%	34		82.3	84.0			82.9	75.4				$11,977	$474	$11,503
Urbandale Middle School	Public	6-8	7701 Aurora Avenue	Urbandale	50322	Polk County	Urbandale Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 457-6600	894	57	15.8	40.6%	581 (65.0%)	84 (9.4%)	125 (14.0%)	53 (5.9%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	46 (5.1%)	49.3	201^st of 337 public middle schools	40.4%		49.1	197^th of 334 public middle schools	41.0%	4		72.8	81.8	80.3		71.1	70.7	74.0		61.7	$8,993	$119	$8,874
Trailridge School	Public	6-7	1455 NW Douglas Parkway	Waukee	50263	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(515) 987-5161	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	86.2	15^th of 337 public middle schools	95.5%					(n/a)		86.0	91.9			93.0	87.2
Waukee Middle School	Public	6-7	905 S. Warrior Lane	Waukee	50263	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 987-5177	1,069	68	15.7	12.1%	834 (78.0%)	42 (3.9%)	79 (7.4%)	62 (5.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (4.8%)	77.7	46^th of 337 public middle schools	86.4%		84.3	19^th of 334 public middle schools	94.3%	27		85.5	89.6			81.9	81.2				$11,676	$209	$11,466
Indian Hills Junior High School	Public	7-8	9401 Indian Hills Dr	Clive	50325	Polk County	West Des Moines Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 633-4700	696	53	13.1	45.4%	354 (50.9%)	71 (10.2%)	154 (22.1%)	63 (9.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (7.5%)	59.8	149^th of 337 public middle schools	55.8%		65.5	109^th of 334 public middle schools	67.4%	40			83.2	77.3			78.9	81.3		64.5	$15,125	$193	$14,931
South Middle School	Public	6-7	2350 SE LA Grant Parkway	Waukee	50263	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 987-3222	909	61	14.9	25.6%	571 (62.8%)	79 (8.7%)	76 (8.4%)	105 (11.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	76 (8.4%)	69.7	88^th of 337 public middle schools	73.9%		63	123^rd of 334 public middle schools	63.2%	35		83.0	86.0			82.2	74.2				$12,239	$285	$11,954
Meredith Middle School	Public	6-8	4827 Madison Ave	Des Moines	50310	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 242-7250	664	47	14.0	83.9%	132 (19.9%)	235 (35.4%)	148 (22.3%)	96 (14.5%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	47 (7.1%)	4.2	323^rd of 337 public middle schools	4.2%		4.6	320^th of 334 public middle schools	4.2%	3		50.0	57.6	51.4		43.4	50.0	51.6		42.7	$14,971	$1,099	$13,873
Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School	Public	5-6	1400 Vine Street	Dallas Center	50063	Dallas County	Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 992-4343	527	36	14.7	18.8%	468 (88.8%)	24 (4.6%)	19 (3.6%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.5%)								(n/a)	82.6	92.8			81.1	87.2			68.7		$11,420	$262	$11,159
Stilwell Junior High School	Public	7-8	1601 Vine St	West Des Moines	50265	Polk County	West Des Moines Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 633-6000	684	48	14.3	36.1%	449 (65.6%)	72 (10.5%)	91 (13.3%)	30 (4.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (5.7%)	52.1	189^th of 337 public middle schools	43.9%		56.8	166^th of 334 public middle schools	50.3%	23			76.9	79.3			66.2	82.0		67.2	$15,102	$192	$14,909

Frequently Asked Questions about Dc-G Oak View

How many students attend Dc-G Oak View?

In the 2022-23 school year, 578 students attended Dc-G Oak View.

Is Dc-G Oak View a good school?

Dc-G Oak View ranks 39^th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Dc-G Oak View in?

Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Dc-G Oak View?

Students at Dc-G Oak View are 89% White, 4% African American, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Dc-G Oak View attend?

Students who attend Dc-G Oak View usually go on to attend Dallas Center-Grimes High School

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