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Best Schools in 50310, IA
50310, IA has 20 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 12 elementary) serving 13,721 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in 50310 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50310, IA
The top high schools in 50310, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Johnston Senior High School
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Actual Test Scores
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Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1790 Students
2. Roosevelt High School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1986 Students
3. Hoover High School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 991 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50310, IA
The top middle schools in 50310, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Summit Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 1112 Students
2. Merrill Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 634 Students
3. Meredith Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 664 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50310, IA
The top elementary schools in 50310, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mt Olive Lutheran School
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Mt Olive Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 156 Students
2. Henry A Wallace Elementary School
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Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 876 Students
3. Holy Trinity
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Holy Trinity • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 385 Students
4. Lawson Elementary School
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Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 607 Students
5. Timber Ridge Elementary
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Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 662 Students
6. Perkins Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 438 Students
7. Windsor Elementary
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 296 Students
8. Moore Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 296 Students
9. Samuelson Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 412 Students
10. Hillis Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 305 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50310, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50310, IA has a total population of 30,942 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50310, 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 50310, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.38 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50310, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50310, 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 50310, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50310, IA
How many schools are in 50310, IA?
50310, IA has 20 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 13,721 students in total.
How do schools in 50310 perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in 50310 score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in 50310 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50310?
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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