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Best Schools in 50327, IA
50327, IA has 15 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 11,021 students. On average they score 70% on state proficiency tests against a projected 59%, so schools in 50327 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50327, IA
The top high schools in 50327, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carlisle High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlisle Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 743 Students
2. Southeast Polk High School
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Projected Test Scores
Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 2353 Students
3. 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 50327, IA
The top middle schools in 50327, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spring Creek - 6th Grade
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 535 Students
2. Southeast Polk Junior High
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Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 8 - 9 • 1088 Students
3. Carlisle Middle School
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Carlisle Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 543 Students
4. Hoyt Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 486 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50327, IA
The top elementary schools in 50327, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mitchellville Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 242 Students
2. Runnells Elementary
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Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 269 Students
3. Carlisle Elementary School
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Carlisle Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 765 Students
4. Hartford Upper Elementary
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Carlisle Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 318 Students
5. Four Mile Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 483 Students
6. Clay Elementary
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Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 657 Students
7. Pleasant Hill Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 213 Students
8. Willard Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 286 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50327, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50327, IA has a total population of 11,976 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50327, 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 50327, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.40 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.38 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50327, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50327, 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 50327, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50327, IA
How many schools are in 50327, IA?
50327, IA has 15 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 11,021 students in total.
How do schools in 50327 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 50327 score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in 50327 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50327?
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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- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 59%
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