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Best Schools in Meredith, Des Moines, IA
Meredith, Des Moines, IA has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 9,516 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in Meredith greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Meredith, Des Moines, IA
The top high schools in Meredith, 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. Urbandale High School
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Urbandale Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1347 Students
3. Hoover High School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 991 Students
Best Middle Schools in Meredith, Des Moines, IA
The top middle schools in Meredith, 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
Projected Test Scores
Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 1112 Students
2. Urbandale Middle School
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Urbandale Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 894 Students
3. Meredith Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 664 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Meredith, Des Moines, IA
The top elementary schools in Meredith, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Henry A Wallace Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 876 Students
2. Timber Ridge Elementary
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Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 662 Students
3. Lawson Elementary School
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Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 607 Students
4. Valerius Elementary School
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Urbandale Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 277 Students
5. Moore Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 296 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Meredith, Des Moines, IA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Meredith, Des Moines, IA has a total population of 5,290 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Meredith, 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 Meredith, 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
18.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.52 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.17 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Meredith, Des Moines, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Meredith, 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 Meredith, Des Moines, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Meredith, Des Moines, IA
How many schools are in Meredith, Des Moines, IA?
Meredith, Des Moines, IA has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 9,516 students in total.
How do schools in Meredith perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Meredith score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in Meredith greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Meredith?
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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