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Best Schools in Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA has 10 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,534 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Beaverdale greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA
The top high schools in Beaverdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Roosevelt High School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1986 Students
2. Hoover High School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 991 Students
Best Middle Schools in Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA
The top middle schools in Beaverdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Merrill Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 634 Students
2. Meredith Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 664 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA
The top elementary schools in Beaverdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Perkins Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 438 Students
2. Samuelson Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 412 Students
3. Moore Elementary School
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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
5. Monroe Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 423 Students
6. Holy Trinity
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Holy Trinity • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 385 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA has a total population of 9,186 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 48% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Beaverdale, Des Moines, 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 Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.59 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA
How many schools are in Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA?
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,534 students in total.
How do schools in Beaverdale perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Beaverdale score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Beaverdale greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Beaverdale?
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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