Best Schools in 50323, IA
50323, IA has 21 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 7 elementary) serving 19,799 students. On average they score 80% on state proficiency tests against a projected 69%, so schools in 50323 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50323, IA
The top high schools in 50323, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northwest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1427 Students
2. Johnston Senior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1790 Students
3. Dallas Center-grimes High School
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Projected Test Scores
Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 978 Students
4. Urbandale High School
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Projected Test Scores
Urbandale Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1347 Students
5. Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 2152 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50323, IA
The top middle schools in 50323, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dc-g Oak View
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 578 Students
2. Dallas Center-grimes Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 527 Students
3. Waukee Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1069 Students
4. Summit Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 1112 Students
5. Indian Hills Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 696 Students
6. Urbandale Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Urbandale Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 894 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50323, IA
The top elementary schools in 50323, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Walnut Hills Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 625 Students
2. Shuler Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 658 Students
3. Webster Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Urbandale Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 510 Students
4. South Prairie Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 452 Students
5. Westridge Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 748 Students
6. Timber Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 662 Students
7. Radiant Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 682 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50323, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50323, IA has a total population of 16,669 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 64% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50323, 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 50323, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.26 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.71 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.55 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50323, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50323, 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 50323, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50323, IA
How many schools are in 50323, IA?
50323, IA has 21 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 19,799 students in total.
How do schools in 50323 perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in 50323 score 80% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 69%, so on average schools in 50323 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50323?
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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