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Best Schools in 50311, IA
50311, IA has 12 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 7,111 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in 50311 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50311, IA
The top high schools in 50311, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Roosevelt High School
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Actual Test Scores
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1986 Students
2. Hoover High School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 991 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50311, IA
The top middle schools in 50311, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Merrill Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 634 Students
2. Meredith Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 664 Students
3. Callanan Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 507 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50311, IA
The top elementary schools in 50311, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cowles Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 391 Students
2. St Theresa Catholic School
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St Theresa Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 262 Students
3. Hubbell Elementary
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 407 Students
4. Perkins Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 438 Students
5. Windsor Elementary
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 296 Students
6. King Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 267 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 50311, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50311, IA has a total population of 14,604 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50311, 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 50311, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.87 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.17 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50311, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50311, 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 50311, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50311, IA
How many schools are in 50311, IA?
50311, IA has 12 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 7,111 students in total.
How do schools in 50311 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 50311 score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in 50311 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50311?
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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