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Best Schools in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA
Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA has 10 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,867 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Capitol Park exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA
The top high schools in Capitol Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2040 Students
2. North High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1458 Students
Best Middle Schools in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA
The top middle schools in Capitol Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hiatt Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 529 Students
2. Harding Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 655 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA
The top elementary schools in Capitol Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Findley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 304 Students
2. Capitol View Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 505 Students
3. Cattell Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 322 Students
4. Carver Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 423 Students
5. Moulton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students
6. Holy Family School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holy Family School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 211 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA has a total population of 3,281 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Capitol Park, 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 Capitol Park, 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
29.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.77 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Capitol Park, Des Moines, 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 Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA
How many schools are in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA?
Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,867 students in total.
How do schools in Capitol Park perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Capitol Park score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Capitol Park exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Capitol Park?
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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