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Best Schools in Fairground, Des Moines, IA
Fairground, Des Moines, IA has 5 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,846 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Fairground meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fairground, Des Moines, IA
The top high schools in Fairground, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East High School
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Actual Test Scores
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2040 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fairground, Des Moines, IA
The top middle schools in Fairground, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hoyt Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 486 Students
2. 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 Fairground, Des Moines, IA
The top elementary schools in Fairground, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Willard Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 286 Students
2. Capitol View Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 505 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fairground, Des Moines, IA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fairground, Des Moines, IA has a total population of 4,718 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fairground, 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 Fairground, 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
28.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fairground, Des Moines, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fairground, 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 Fairground, Des Moines, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fairground, Des Moines, IA
How many schools are in Fairground, Des Moines, IA?
Fairground, Des Moines, IA has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,846 students in total.
How do schools in Fairground perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Fairground score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Fairground meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fairground?
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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