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Best Schools in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA
Highland Park, Des Moines, IA has 11 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,610 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Highland Park meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA
The top high schools in Highland Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Saydel High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saydel Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 451 Students
2. North High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1458 Students
Best Middle Schools in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA
The top middle schools in Highland Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Woodside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saydel Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 359 Students
2. Goodrell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 523 Students
3. Harding Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 655 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA
The top elementary schools in Highland Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cornell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saydel Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 527 Students
2. Madison Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 243 Students
3. Cattell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 322 Students
4. Findley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 304 Students
5. Garton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 455 Students
6. Oak Park
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 313 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Highland Park, Des Moines, IA has a total population of 9,533 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Highland Park, 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 Highland Park, 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
37.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.28 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
31.00 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Highland Park, Des Moines, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Highland Park, Des Moines, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA
How many schools are in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?
Highland Park, Des Moines, IA has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,610 students in total.
How do schools in Highland Park perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Highland Park score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Highland Park meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Highland Park?
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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- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 28%
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- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 39%
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- Projected: 31%
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