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Best Schools in 50312, IA
50312, IA has 14 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 9 elementary) serving 6,705 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in 50312 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50312, IA
The top high schools in 50312, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Roosevelt High School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1986 Students
2. Virtual Campus
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 668 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50312, IA
The top middle schools in 50312, 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. Callanan Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 507 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50312, IA
The top elementary schools in 50312, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bergman Academy
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Bergman Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 321 Students
2. St Augustin Catholic School
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St Augustin Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 279 Students
3. Downtown School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 243 Students
4. Hubbell Elementary
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 407 Students
5. Greenwood Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 272 Students
6. Hanawalt Elementary
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 333 Students
7. Windsor Elementary
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 296 Students
8. Park Ave Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 378 Students
9. Edmunds Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 268 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50312, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50312, IA has a total population of 15,470 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 63% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50312, 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 50312, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.44 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.26 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50312, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50312, IA.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 50312, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50312, IA
How many schools are in 50312, IA?
50312, IA has 14 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 6,705 students in total.
How do schools in 50312 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 50312 score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in 50312 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50312?
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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