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Our Students
Certified Enrollment
31,621 students (2020-21 school year)
Demographics
White – 36.0%
Hispanic – 28.1%
African American – 20.5%
Asian – 8.1%
Multi-Racial – 6.7%
Native American – 0.5%
Pacific Islander – 0.2%
Programs
Free and Reduced Lunch – 76.0%
English Language Learners- 22.6%
Special Education – 14.8%
Click here to download a copy of the 2020-21 DMPS Enrollment Report.
Click here to see data on the countries of birth of many DMPS students.
Our Schools
Elementary Schools – 38
Middle Schools – 11
High Schools – 5
Special Schools/Programs – 10
Among DMPS schools are:
- 10 International Baccalaureate World Schools
- 5 Turnaround Arts schools
- The only public Montessori school in Iowa
- Central Academy (Advanced Placement)
- Career & Technical Institute at Central Campus