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Best Schools in 50316, IA
50316, IA has 14 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 8,101 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 50316 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50316, IA
The top high schools in 50316, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1458 Students
2. East High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2040 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50316, IA
The top middle schools in 50316, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Goodrell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 523 Students
2. Harding Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 655 Students
3. Hiatt Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 529 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50316, IA
The top elementary schools in 50316, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Holy Family School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holy Family School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 211 Students
2. Madison Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 243 Students
3. Phillips Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 258 Students
4. Cattell Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 322 Students
5. Carver Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 423 Students
6. Findley Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 304 Students
7. Garton Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 455 Students
8. Capitol View Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 505 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50316, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50316, IA has a total population of 16,808 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 76%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50316, 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 50316, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.07 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50316, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50316, 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 50316, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50316, IA
How many schools are in 50316, IA?
50316, IA has 14 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 8,101 students in total.
How do schools in 50316 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 50316 score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 50316 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50316?
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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