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Best Schools in 50324, IA
50324, IA has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 9,330 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in 50324 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50324, IA
The top high schools in 50324, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Valley High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 2152 Students
2. Roosevelt High School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1986 Students
3. Hoover High School
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Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 991 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50324, IA
The top middle schools in 50324, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Indian Hills Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 696 Students
2. Merrill Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 634 Students
3. Meredith Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 664 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50324, IA
The top elementary schools in 50324, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cowles Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 391 Students
2. Clive Learning Academy
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West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 528 Students
3. Windsor Elementary
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 296 Students
4. Hillis Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 305 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50324, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50324, IA has a total population of 5,252 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50324, 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 50324, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.46 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50324, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50324, 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 50324, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50324, IA
How many schools are in 50324, IA?
50324, IA has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 9,330 students in total.
How do schools in 50324 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 50324 score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in 50324 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50324?
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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