Best Schools in Drake, Des Moines, IA
Drake, Des Moines, IA has a total of 10 schools including 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools. A total of 6,585 students attend Drake, Des Moines, IA schools. On average, schools in Drake score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Drake exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Drake, Des Moines, IA
Drake, Des Moines, IA has 2 high schools with 2,977 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 Drake score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Drake greatly exceed expectations.
1. Roosevelt High School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1986 Students
2. Hoover High School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 991 Students
Best Middle Schools in Drake, Des Moines, IA
Drake, Des Moines, IA has 3 middle schools with 1,805 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 Drake score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Drake exceed expectations.
1. Merrill Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 634 Students
2. Callanan Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 507 Students
3. Meredith Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 664 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Drake, Des Moines, IA
Drake, Des Moines, IA has 5 elementary schools with 1,803 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 Drake score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Drake meet expectations.
1. Perkins Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 438 Students
2. Hubbell Elementary
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 407 Students
3. Monroe Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 423 Students
4. Edmunds Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 268 Students
5. King Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 267 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Drake, Des Moines, IA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Drake, Des Moines, IA has a total population of 10,938 with 38% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Drake, 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 Drake, 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
26.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.91 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Drake, Des Moines, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Drake, Des Moines, IA.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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