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Best Schools in 50321, IA
50321, IA has 22 public schools (4 high, 6 middle, 11 elementary) serving 16,518 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in 50321 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50321, IA
The top high schools in 50321, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Norwalk Senior High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norwalk Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1035 Students
2. Valley High School
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West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 2152 Students
3. Roosevelt High School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1986 Students
4. Lincoln High School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2403 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50321, IA
The top middle schools in 50321, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Norwalk Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norwalk Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 787 Students
2. Merrill Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 634 Students
3. Stilwell Junior High School
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West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 684 Students
4. Mccombs Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 654 Students
5. Brody Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 603 Students
6. Callanan Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 507 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50321, IA
The top elementary schools in 50321, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Orchard Hills Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Norwalk Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 526 Students
2. Jordan Creek Elementary School
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West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 647 Students
3. Downtown School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 243 Students
4. Lakewood Elementary School
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Norwalk Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 544 Students
5. Jefferson Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 338 Students
6. Greenwood Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 272 Students
7. Hanawalt Elementary
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 333 Students
8. Morris Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 444 Students
9. Park Ave Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 378 Students
10. Oviatt Elementary School
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Norwalk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 616 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50321, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50321, IA has a total population of 7,789 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50321, 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 50321, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.53 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.26 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50321, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50321, 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 50321, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50321, IA
How many schools are in 50321, IA?
50321, IA has 22 public schools: 4 high schools, 6 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 16,518 students in total.
How do schools in 50321 perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in 50321 score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in 50321 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50321?
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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