Best High Schools in Pioneer Park, Des Moines, IA

High schools
1
Students
2,040
Avg actual
40%
Avg projected
44%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top high schools in Pioneer Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. East High School

F

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2040 Students

Best Middle Schools in Pioneer Park, Des Moines, IA

Middle schools
1
Students
684
Avg actual
44%
Avg projected
31%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Pioneer Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Weeks Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 684 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Pioneer Park, Des Moines, IA

Elementary schools
3
Students
1,187
Avg actual
49%
Avg projected
27%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Pioneer Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. River Woods Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 496 Students

2. Mckinley Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 285 Students

3. Jackson Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 406 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Pioneer Park, Des Moines, IA

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Pioneer Park, Des Moines, IA has a total population of 4,037 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 77%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Pioneer Park, Des Moines, IA

3,911

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

77%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

13%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Pioneer Park, 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

B-

21.02 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

3.52 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

17.50 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pioneer Park, Des Moines, IA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pioneer Park, Des Moines, IA.

ISP Report Card

A

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

5,120 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

52 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Pioneer Park, Des Moines, IA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Pioneer Park, Des Moines, IA

How many schools are in Pioneer Park, Des Moines, IA?

Pioneer Park, Des Moines, IA has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,911 students in total.

How do schools in Pioneer Park perform on state tests?

On average, 5 schools in Pioneer Park score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Pioneer Park exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pioneer Park?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Pioneer Park, Des Moines, IA

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  • Projected: 32%
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  • Projected: 33%
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  • Actual: 56%
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  • Actual: 48%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 55%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA

  • Actual: 55%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 28%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Accent, Des Moines, IA

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 31%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual: 62%
  • Projected: 51%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations