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Best Schools in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA
Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA has 6 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,650 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Indianola Hills meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA
The top high schools in Indianola Hills, 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 Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA
The top middle schools in Indianola Hills, 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. Weeks Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 684 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA
The top elementary schools in Indianola Hills, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mckinley Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 285 Students
2. Park Ave Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 378 Students
3. Howe Elementary
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 297 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA has a total population of 5,989 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Indianola Hills, 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 Indianola Hills, 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
26.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA
How many schools are in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?
Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA has 6 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,650 students in total.
How do schools in Indianola Hills perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Indianola Hills score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Indianola Hills meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Indianola Hills?
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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