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Best Schools in 50314, IA
50314, IA has 14 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 10,836 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 50314 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50314, IA
The top high schools in 50314, 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
Projected Test Scores
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
3. North High School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1458 Students
4. East High School
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Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2040 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50314, IA
The top middle schools in 50314, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Meredith Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 664 Students
2. Callanan Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 507 Students
3. Harding Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 655 Students
4. Hiatt Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 529 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50314, IA
The top elementary schools in 50314, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Moulton Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students
2. Carver Elementary
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 423 Students
3. Monroe Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 423 Students
4. King Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 267 Students
5. Edmunds Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 268 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50314, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50314, IA has a total population of 11,823 with 36% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 68%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50314, 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 50314, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.17 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50314, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50314, 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 50314, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50314, IA
How many schools are in 50314, IA?
50314, IA has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 10,836 students in total.
How do schools in 50314 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 50314 score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 50314 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50314?
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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