Best Schools in Des Moines County, IA
Des Moines County, IA has a total of 26 schools including 8 high schools, 5 middle schools and 13 elementary schools. A total of 9,179 students attend Des Moines County, IA schools. On average, schools in Des Moines County score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Des Moines County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Des Moines County, IA
Des Moines County, IA has 8 high schools with 3,577 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Des Moines County score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Des Moines County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Mediapolis High School
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Mediapolis Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 295 Students
2. West Burlington Arnold Jr./sr. High School
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West Burlington Ind School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 487 Students
3. Danville Junior-senior High School
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Danville Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 286 Students
4. Burlington Community High School
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Burlington Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1092 Students
5. Wapello Senior High School
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Wapello Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 193 Students
6. Fort Madison High School
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Fort Madison Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 555 Students
Best Middle Schools in Des Moines County, IA
Des Moines County, IA has 5 middle schools with 1,984 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Des Moines County score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Des Moines County exceed expectations.
1. Mediapolis Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Mediapolis Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 227 Students
2. Fort Madison Middle School
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Fort Madison Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 695 Students
3. Aldo Leopold Intermediate School
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Burlington Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 464 Students
4. Edward Stone Middle School
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Burlington Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 489 Students
5. Wapello Junior High School
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Wapello Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 109 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Des Moines County, IA
Des Moines County, IA has 13 elementary schools with 3,618 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Des Moines County score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Des Moines County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Morning Sun Elementary School
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Morning Sun Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 124 Students
2. West Burlington Elem School
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West Burlington Ind School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 429 Students
3. Mediapolis Elementary School
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Mediapolis Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 446 Students
4. Danville Elementary School
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Danville Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 376 Students
5. Lincoln Elementary School
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Fort Madison Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 236 Students
6. Sunnyside Elementary School
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Burlington Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 277 Students
7. Winfield Elementary School
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Winfield-mt Union Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 190 Students
8. Wapello Elementary School
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Wapello Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 239 Students
9. Clark Elementary School
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New London Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 289 Students
10. Black Hawk Elementary School
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Burlington Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 316 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Des Moines County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Des Moines County, IA has a total population of 38,910 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Des Moines County, 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 Des Moines County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.93 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Des Moines County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Des Moines County, 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 Des Moines County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
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- Actual Test Scores: 14%
- Projected Test Scores: 21%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 55%
- Projected Test Scores: 53%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 59%
- Projected Test Scores: 49%
- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 15%
- Projected Test Scores: 19%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 58%
- Projected Test Scores: 55%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 28%
- Projected Test Scores: 30%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 23%
- Projected Test Scores: 32%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 18%
- Projected Test Scores: 20%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 34%
- Projected Test Scores: 36%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 62%
- Projected Test Scores: 55%
- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations