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Best Schools in Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA
Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA has 19 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 10 elementary) serving 12,833 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Merle Hay greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA
The top high schools in Merle Hay, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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
The top middle schools in Merle Hay, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Urbandale Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
The top elementary schools in Merle Hay, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cowles Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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 Merle Hay, 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
24.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.79 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Merle Hay, 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 Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA
How many schools are in Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA?
Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA has 19 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 12,833 students in total.
How do schools in Merle Hay perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Merle Hay score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Merle Hay greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Merle Hay?
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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