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Best Schools in 50315, IA
50315, IA has 18 public schools (2 high, 4 middle, 11 elementary) serving 11,021 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in 50315 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50315, IA
The top high schools in 50315, 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. Lincoln High School
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Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2403 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50315, IA
The top middle schools in 50315, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mccombs Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 654 Students
2. Brody Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 603 Students
3. Callanan Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 507 Students
4. Weeks Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 684 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50315, IA
The top elementary schools in 50315, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Downtown School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 243 Students
2. Christ The King School
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Christ The King School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 231 Students
3. St Anthony Elementary School
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St Anthony Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 308 Students
4. Mckinley Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 285 Students
5. South Union Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 442 Students
6. Morris Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 444 Students
7. Studebaker Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 523 Students
8. Wright Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 273 Students
9. Park Ave Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 378 Students
10. Howe Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 297 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50315, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50315, IA has a total population of 36,872 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50315, 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 50315, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.72 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50315, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50315, 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 50315, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50315, IA
How many schools are in 50315, IA?
50315, IA has 18 public schools: 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 11,021 students in total.
How do schools in 50315 perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in 50315 score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in 50315 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50315?
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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