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Best Schools in 50320, IA
50320, IA has 23 public schools (5 high, 7 middle, 11 elementary) serving 18,426 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in 50320 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50320, IA
The top high schools in 50320, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Indianola High School
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Actual Test Scores
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Indianola Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1120 Students
2. Carlisle High School
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Projected Test Scores
Carlisle Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 743 Students
3. Southeast Polk High School
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Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 2353 Students
4. Lincoln High School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2403 Students
5. 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 50320, IA
The top middle schools in 50320, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spring Creek - 6th Grade
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 535 Students
2. Indianola Middle School
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Indianola Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 849 Students
3. Southeast Polk Junior High
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Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 8 - 9 • 1088 Students
4. Carlisle Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Carlisle Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 543 Students
5. Mccombs Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 654 Students
6. Weeks Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 684 Students
7. 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 50320, IA
The top elementary schools in 50320, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carlisle Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlisle Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 765 Students
2. Hartford Upper Elementary
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Carlisle Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 318 Students
3. Four Mile Elementary
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Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 483 Students
4. Wilder Elementary School
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Indianola Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 442 Students
5. River Woods Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 496 Students
6. Mckinley Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 285 Students
7. Jackson Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 406 Students
8. Studebaker Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 523 Students
9. Capitol View Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 505 Students
10. Howe Elementary
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 297 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50320, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50320, IA has a total population of 23,050 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50320, 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 50320, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.40 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50320, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50320, 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 50320, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50320, IA
How many schools are in 50320, IA?
50320, IA has 23 public schools: 5 high schools, 7 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 18,426 students in total.
How do schools in 50320 perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in 50320 score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in 50320 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50320?
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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