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Best Schools in Fort des Moines, Des Moines, IA
Fort des Moines, Des Moines, IA has 10 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 6,188 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Fort des Moines exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fort des Moines, Des Moines, IA
The top high schools in Fort des Moines, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln High School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2403 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fort des Moines, Des Moines, IA
The top middle schools in Fort des Moines, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brody Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 603 Students
2. Mccombs Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 654 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fort des Moines, Des Moines, IA
The top elementary schools in Fort des Moines, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wright Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 273 Students
2. Morris Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 444 Students
3. Park Ave Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 378 Students
4. Lovejoy Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 365 Students
5. South Union Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 442 Students
6. Christ The King School
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Christ The King School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 231 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fort des Moines, Des Moines, IA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fort des Moines, Des Moines, IA has a total population of 5,428 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fort 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 Fort 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
18.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fort des Moines, Des Moines, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fort des Moines, Des Moines, IA.
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Fort des Moines, Des Moines, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fort des Moines, Des Moines, IA
How many schools are in Fort des Moines, Des Moines, IA?
Fort des Moines, Des Moines, IA has 10 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 6,188 students in total.
How do schools in Fort des Moines perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Fort des Moines score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Fort des Moines exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fort 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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