Best Schools in Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA
Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA has a total of 12 schools including 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools. A total of 8,727 students attend Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA schools. On average, schools in Greater South Side score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Greater South Side exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA
Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA has 2 high schools with 4,389 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 Greater South Side score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Greater South Side greatly exceed expectations.
1. Roosevelt High School
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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
Best Middle Schools in Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA
Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA has 4 middle schools with 2,398 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 Greater South Side score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Greater South Side exceed expectations.
1. Merrill Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 634 Students
2. Brody Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 603 Students
3. Callanan Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 507 Students
4. Mccombs Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 654 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA
Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA has 6 elementary schools with 1,940 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 Greater South Side score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Greater South Side exceed expectations.
1. Downtown School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 243 Students
2. Hanawalt Elementary
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 333 Students
3. Wright Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 273 Students
4. Walnut Street School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 269 Students
5. Morris Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 444 Students
6. Park Ave Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 378 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA has a total population of 8,800 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Greater South Side, 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 Greater South Side, 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
23.15 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.41 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.74 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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