Best Schools in Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA
Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA has a total of 9 schools including 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools. A total of 5,125 students attend Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA schools. On average, schools in Douglas Acres score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Douglas Acres exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA
Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA has 4 high schools with 2,639 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 Douglas Acres score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Douglas Acres exceed expectations.
1. Saydel High School
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Saydel Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 451 Students
2. North High School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1458 Students
Best Middle Schools in Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA
Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA has 2 middle schools with 882 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 Douglas Acres score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Douglas Acres meet expectations.
1. Woodside Middle School
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Saydel Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 359 Students
2. Goodrell Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 523 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA
Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA has 3 elementary schools with 1,604 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 Douglas Acres score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Douglas Acres greatly exceed expectations.
1. Cornell Elementary School
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Saydel Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 527 Students
2. Brubaker Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 622 Students
3. Garton Elementary
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 455 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA has a total population of 4,020 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Douglas Acres, 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 Douglas Acres, 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
19.80 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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