Home › Iowa › Des Moines
Best Schools in 50309, IA
50309, IA has 15 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 12,675 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in 50309 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50309, IA
The top high schools in 50309, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Roosevelt High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1986 Students
2. Lincoln High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2403 Students
3. North High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1458 Students
4. East High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2040 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50309, IA
The top middle schools in 50309, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Callanan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 507 Students
2. Weeks Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 684 Students
3. Harding Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 655 Students
4. Hiatt Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 529 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50309, IA
The top elementary schools in 50309, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Downtown School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 243 Students
2. Walnut Street School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 269 Students
3. Mckinley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 285 Students
4. Moulton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students
5. Carver Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 423 Students
6. Capitol View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 505 Students
7. Edmunds Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
To read more about these statistics, please visit 50309, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50309, IA
How many schools are in 50309, IA?
50309, IA has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 12,675 students in total.
How do schools in 50309 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 50309 score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in 50309 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50309?
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.
Best Schools in Cities Near 50309, IA
Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations