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Des Moines Independent Comm School District

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1801 16th Street

Des Moines, IA 50314

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PH: (515) 242-7911

Grades PK-12 & ungraded

31,372 students

62 schools

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Recent Parent Reviews

Hiatt Middle School
Its a excellent school even though I get I trouble alot I still learn really well.
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Meredith Middle School
it's awesome and there are so many new friends to meet and so many new things to learn!
Posted 38 days ago
Cowles Elementary School
Cowles Montesorri School is a fantastic place. Using the Montesorri philosophy by helpi...
Posted 54 days ago