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Best Schools in Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA
Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA has 9 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 5,125 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Douglas Acres exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA
The top high schools in Douglas Acres, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Saydel High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saydel Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 451 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 Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA
The top middle schools in Douglas Acres, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Woodside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saydel Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 359 Students
2. Goodrell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 523 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA
The top elementary schools in Douglas Acres, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cornell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saydel Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 527 Students
2. Brubaker Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 622 Students
3. Garton Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
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.
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 Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA
How many schools are in Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA?
Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA has 9 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 5,125 students in total.
How do schools in Douglas Acres perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Douglas Acres score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Douglas Acres exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Douglas Acres?
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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