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Best Schools in Drake, Des Moines, IA
Drake, Des Moines, IA has 10 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,585 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Drake exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Drake, Des Moines, IA
The top high schools in Drake, 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
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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
The top middle schools in Drake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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
The top elementary schools in Drake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Drake, Des Moines, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Drake, Des Moines, IA
How many schools are in Drake, Des Moines, IA?
Drake, Des Moines, IA has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,585 students in total.
How do schools in Drake perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Drake score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Drake exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Drake?
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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