Stilwell Junior High School

www.wdmcs.org/stilwell/

684 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Stilwell Junior High School, located at 1601 Vine Street in West Des Moines, Iowa, is a key component of the West Des Moines Community School District. Serving students in the 7th and 8th grades, the school is dedicated to bridging the gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on the unique developmental needs of early adolescents. The campus emphasizes a supportive environment where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build a strong foundation for their future academic careers.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and a well-rounded student experience. Through a combination of rigorous coursework, extracurricular activities, and community involvement, Stilwell Junior High strives to foster both personal growth and civic responsibility. By leveraging the resources of the larger West Des Moines district, the school provides students with access to diverse learning opportunities and technology-integrated classrooms, all aimed at preparing them for the challenges of high school and beyond.

684

Total Students

47.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stilwell Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	449
Hispanic	91
Black	72
Asian	30
Two or More	39
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
449 (65.7 %)
Hispanic
91 (13.3 %)
Black
72 (10.5 %)
Two or More
39 (5.7 %)
Asian
30 (4.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	West Des Moines Comm School District
Phone:	(515)633-6000
Website:	http://www.wdmcs.org/stilwell/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	684
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	246
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 324

Grade 8 360