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Brubaker Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 661 students

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5 stars

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Posted October 11, 2010

This school doesn't get a high academic rating now, but it is not do to lack of talented teachers and great instruction. My children have went to this school 8 years combined so far and I open-enrolled them for good reason. This school may be struggling to work with lack of funding and resources, and its own economical and geographical disadvantages but you won't see that stop their strong principal Mr. Lord from doing all he can to make this school the best. The school's friendly atmosphere reminds me of a smaller town school. Each child is greeted by name by one of the teachers or staff members. One of the office staff members, Deb knows the name of almost every child. She is so helpful and like the rest of the staff she makes you know your child is safe. I am very happy with this school.
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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


Beginning in 2011-2012 Iowa used the Iowa Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The Iowa Assessments are standards-based tests, which measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Iowa. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See Iowa's state standards

Source: Iowa Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


Beginning in 2011-2012 Iowa used the Iowa Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The Iowa Assessments are standards-based tests, which measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Iowa. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See Iowa's state standards

Source: Iowa Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


Beginning in 2011-2012 Iowa used the Iowa Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The Iowa Assessments are standards-based tests, which measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Iowa. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See Iowa's state standards

Source: Iowa Department of Education

Math

All Students55%
Female57%
Male54%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities24%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students52%
Female57%
Male44%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic44%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities24%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


Beginning in 2011-2012 Iowa used the Iowa Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The Iowa Assessments are standards-based tests, which measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Iowa. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Iowa Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Iowa's state standards

Source: Iowa Department of Education

Math

All Students49%
Female60%
Male39%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities37%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students56%
Female62%
Male50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities37%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


Beginning in 2011-2012 Iowa used the Iowa Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The Iowa Assessments are standards-based tests, which measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Iowa. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Iowa Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Iowa's state standards

Source: Iowa Department of Education

Math

All Students45%
Female46%
Male45%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disabilities26%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students55%
Female60%
Male48%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities26%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


Beginning in 2011-2012 Iowa used the Iowa Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The Iowa Assessments are standards-based tests, which measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Iowa. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Iowa Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Iowa's state standards

Source: Iowa Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 78% 85%
Black 10% 6%
Hispanic 8% 7%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 63%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2900 East 42nd St
Des Moines, IA 50317
Phone: (515) 242-8405

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