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Best Schools in 50322, IA
50322, IA has 31 public schools (6 high, 7 middle, 16 elementary) serving 23,594 students. On average they score 72% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in 50322 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50322, IA
The top high schools in 50322, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Johnston Senior High School
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Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1790 Students
2. Dallas Center-grimes High School
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Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 978 Students
3. Urbandale High School
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Urbandale Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1347 Students
4. Valley High School
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West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 2152 Students
5. Roosevelt High School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1986 Students
6. Hoover High School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 991 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50322, IA
The top middle schools in 50322, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dc-g Oak View
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Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 578 Students
2. Dallas Center-grimes Middle School
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Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 527 Students
3. Summit Middle School
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Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 1112 Students
4. Indian Hills Junior High School
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West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 696 Students
5. Merrill Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 634 Students
6. Urbandale Middle School
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Urbandale Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 894 Students
7. Meredith Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 664 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50322, IA
The top elementary schools in 50322, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cowles Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 391 Students
2. Webster Elementary School
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Urbandale Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 510 Students
3. South Prairie Elementary
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Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 452 Students
4. Henry A Wallace Elementary School
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Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 876 Students
5. St Pius X Catholic School
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St Pius X Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 388 Students
6. Lawson Elementary School
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Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 607 Students
7. Rolling Green Elementary School
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Urbandale Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 272 Students
8. Timber Ridge Elementary
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Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 662 Students
9. Clive Learning Academy
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West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 528 Students
10. Olmsted Elementary School
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Urbandale Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 662 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50322, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50322, IA has a total population of 31,588 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50322, 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 50322, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50322, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50322, IA.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 50322, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50322, IA
How many schools are in 50322, IA?
50322, IA has 31 public schools: 6 high schools, 7 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 23,594 students in total.
How do schools in 50322 perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in 50322 score 72% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in 50322 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50322?
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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