Best Schools in Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA
Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA has a total of 19 schools including 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools. A total of 12,833 students attend Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA schools. On average, schools in Merle Hay score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Merle Hay greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA
Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA has 4 high schools with 6,476 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Merle Hay score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Merle Hay greatly exceed expectations.
1. Valley High School
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West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 2152 Students
2. Urbandale High School
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Urbandale Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1347 Students
3. Roosevelt High School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1986 Students
4. Hoover High School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 991 Students
Best Middle Schools in Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA
Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA has 4 middle schools with 2,888 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Merle Hay score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Merle Hay greatly exceed expectations.
1. Urbandale Middle School
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Urbandale Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 894 Students
2. Indian Hills Junior High School
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West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 696 Students
3. Merrill Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 634 Students
4. Meredith Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 664 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA
Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA has 10 elementary schools with 3,469 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Merle Hay score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Merle Hay greatly exceed expectations.
1. Cowles Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 391 Students
2. Valerius Elementary School
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Urbandale Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 277 Students
3. Karen Acres Elementary School
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Urbandale Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 296 Students
4. Windsor Elementary
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 296 Students
5. Clive Learning Academy
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West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 528 Students
6. Moore Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 296 Students
7. Hillis Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 305 Students
8. Olmsted Elementary School
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Urbandale Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 662 Students
9. St Theresa Catholic School
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St Theresa Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 262 Students
10. Mt Olive Lutheran School
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Mt Olive Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 156 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA has a total population of 10,768 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA
K-12 Students
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Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
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Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.79 per 1,000 Residents
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Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA.
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