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Best Schools in Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA
Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA has 11 public schools (2 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 8,458 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Greater South Side meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA
The top high schools in Greater South Side, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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
The top middle schools in Greater South Side, 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. Mccombs Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 654 Students
3. Brody Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 603 Students
4. Callanan Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 507 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA
The top elementary schools in Greater South Side, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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. Morris Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 444 Students
4. Wright Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 273 Students
5. 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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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA
How many schools are in Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA?
Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 8,458 students in total.
How do schools in Greater South Side perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Greater South Side score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Greater South Side meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Greater South Side?
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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