Best Schools in 50309, IA
50309, IA has a total of 16 schools including 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 7 elementary schools. A total of 13,278 students attend 50309, IA schools. On average, schools in 50309 score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in 50309 greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in 50309, IA
50309, IA has 4 high schools with 7,887 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 50309 score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 50309 greatly exceed expectations.
1. Roosevelt High School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1986 Students
2. Lincoln High School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2403 Students
3. East High School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2040 Students
4. North High School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1458 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50309, IA
50309, IA has 5 middle schools with 2,978 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 50309 score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 50309 exceed expectations.
1. Brody Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 603 Students
2. Callanan Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 507 Students
3. Weeks Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 684 Students
4. Hiatt Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 529 Students
5. Harding Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 655 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50309, IA
50309, IA has 7 elementary schools with 2,413 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 50309 score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 50309 exceed expectations.
1. Downtown School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 243 Students
2. Walnut Street School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 269 Students
3. Mckinley Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 285 Students
4. Capitol View Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 505 Students
5. Carver Elementary
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 423 Students
6. Moulton Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students
7. Edmunds Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 268 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50309, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50309, IA has a total population of 9,750 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 64% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50309, 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 50309, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
46.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
39.11 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50309, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50309, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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