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Best Schools in 50265, IA
50265, IA has 24 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 13 elementary) serving 17,202 students. On average they score 67% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in 50265 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50265, IA
The top high schools in 50265, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Valley High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 2152 Students
2. Roosevelt High School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1986 Students
3. Lincoln High School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2403 Students
4. Walnut Creek Campus
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West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 147 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50265, IA
The top middle schools in 50265, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Indian Hills Junior High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 696 Students
2. Merrill Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 634 Students
3. Stilwell Junior High School
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West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 684 Students
4. Brody Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 603 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50265, IA
The top elementary schools in 50265, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jordan Creek Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 647 Students
2. Sacred Heart School
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Sacred Heart School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 481 Students
3. Westridge Elementary
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West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 748 Students
4. Crossroads Park Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 521 Students
5. Jefferson Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 338 Students
6. Clive Learning Academy
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West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 528 Students
7. Fairmeadows Elementary School
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West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 569 Students
8. Western Hills Elementary School
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West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 579 Students
9. Hanawalt Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 333 Students
10. Hillside Elementary School
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West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 559 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50265, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50265, IA has a total population of 31,901 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 48% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50265, IA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 50265, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.62 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.38 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50265, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50265, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 50265, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50265, IA
How many schools are in 50265, IA?
50265, IA has 24 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 17,202 students in total.
How do schools in 50265 perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in 50265 score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in 50265 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50265?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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