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Best Schools in Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA
Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 8,257 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Lower Beaver greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA
The top high schools in Lower Beaver, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Johnston Senior High School
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Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1790 Students
2. Hoover High School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 991 Students
3. North High School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1458 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA
The top middle schools in Lower Beaver, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Summit Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
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Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 1112 Students
2. Meredith Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 664 Students
3. Harding Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 655 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA
The top elementary schools in Lower Beaver, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lawson Elementary School
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Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 607 Students
2. Samuelson Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 412 Students
3. Oak Park
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 313 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA has a total population of 6,551 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lower Beaver, 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 Lower Beaver, 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
17.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.23 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lower Beaver, 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 Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA
How many schools are in Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA?
Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 8,257 students in total.
How do schools in Lower Beaver perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Lower Beaver score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Lower Beaver greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lower Beaver?
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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