Best Schools in Des Moines County, IA
Des Moines County, IA has 26 public schools (8 high, 4 middle, 11 elementary) serving 8,752 students. On average they score 67% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in Des Moines County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Des Moines County, IA
The top high schools in Des Moines County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mediapolis High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mediapolis Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 295 Students
2. West Burlington Arnold Jr./sr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Burlington Ind School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 487 Students
3. Danville Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Danville Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 286 Students
4. New London Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New London Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 303 Students
5. Winfield-mt Union Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winfield-mt Union Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 201 Students
6. Fort Madison High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Madison Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 555 Students
7. Wapello Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wapello Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 193 Students
8. Burlington Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burlington Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1092 Students
Best Middle Schools in Des Moines County, IA
The top middle schools in Des Moines County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mediapolis Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mediapolis Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 227 Students
2. Wapello Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wapello Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 109 Students
3. Edward Stone Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burlington Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 489 Students
4. Aldo Leopold Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burlington Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 464 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Des Moines County, IA
The top elementary schools in Des Moines County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Danville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Danville Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 376 Students
2. Morning Sun Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morning Sun Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 124 Students
3. Mediapolis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mediapolis Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 446 Students
4. Sunnyside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burlington Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 277 Students
5. Winfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winfield-mt Union Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 190 Students
6. West Burlington Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Burlington Ind School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 429 Students
7. North Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burlington Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 249 Students
8. Clark Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New London Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 289 Students
9. Wapello Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wapello Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 239 Students
10. Black Hawk Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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.
Questions About Schools in Des Moines County, IA
How many schools are in Des Moines County, IA?
Des Moines County, IA has 26 public schools: 8 high schools, 4 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 8,752 students in total.
How do schools in Des Moines County perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in Des Moines County score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in Des Moines County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Des Moines County?
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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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Des Moines County
4 places in Des Moines County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Burlington (8)
- Mediapolis (3)
- Danville (2)
- West Burlington (2)
School districts (2)
- Burlington Comm School District (8 schools)
- Mediapolis Comm School District (3 schools)