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Best Schools in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 9,543 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Downtown Des Moines greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA
The top high schools in Downtown Des Moines, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Roosevelt High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1986 Students
2. Lincoln High School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2403 Students
3. East High School
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Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2040 Students
Best Middle Schools in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA
The top middle schools in Downtown Des Moines, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brody Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 603 Students
2. Callanan Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 507 Students
3. Hiatt Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 529 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA
The top elementary schools in Downtown Des Moines, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Downtown School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 243 Students
2. Greenwood Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 272 Students
3. Walnut Street School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 269 Students
4. Carver Elementary
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 423 Students
5. Edmunds Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 268 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA has a total population of 6,248 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 73% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Downtown Des Moines, 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 Downtown Des Moines, 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
40.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
34.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Downtown Des Moines, 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 Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA
How many schools are in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 9,543 students in total.
How do schools in Downtown Des Moines perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Downtown Des Moines score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Downtown Des Moines greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Downtown Des Moines?
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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