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Best Schools in 50266, IA
50266, IA has 17 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 10 elementary) serving 12,778 students. On average they score 76% on state proficiency tests against a projected 62%, so schools in 50266 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50266, IA
The top high schools in 50266, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waukee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1268 Students
2. 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
Best Middle Schools in 50266, IA
The top middle schools in 50266, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 909 Students
2. Indian Hills Junior High School
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Projected Test Scores
West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 696 Students
3. Stilwell Junior High School
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Projected Test Scores
West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 684 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50266, IA
The top elementary schools in 50266, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St Francis Of Assisi School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Francis Of Assisi School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 739 Students
2. Woodland Hills Elementary School
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Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 537 Students
3. Jordan Creek Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 647 Students
4. Brookview Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 603 Students
5. Westridge Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 748 Students
6. Crossroads Park Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 521 Students
7. Maple Grove Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 439 Students
8. Clive Learning Academy
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Projected Test Scores
West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 528 Students
9. Fairmeadows Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 569 Students
10. Montessori Children's House
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Projected Test Scores
Montessori Children's House • Private • Grades Pre K - 2 • 162 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50266, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50266, IA has a total population of 35,127 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 61% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50266, 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 50266, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50266, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50266, 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 50266, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50266, IA
How many schools are in 50266, IA?
50266, IA has 17 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 12,778 students in total.
How do schools in 50266 perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in 50266 score 76% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 62%, so on average schools in 50266 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50266?
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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