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Best Schools in River Bend, Des Moines, IA
River Bend, Des Moines, IA has 8 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 2 elementary) serving 6,948 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in River Bend exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in River Bend, Des Moines, IA
The top high schools in River Bend, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Roosevelt High School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1986 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 River Bend, Des Moines, IA
The top middle schools in River Bend, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Callanan Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 507 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 River Bend, Des Moines, IA
The top elementary schools in River Bend, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Moulton Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students
2. King Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 267 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in River Bend, Des Moines, IA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
River Bend, Des Moines, IA has a total population of 3,864 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 64%, and 8% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in River Bend, 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 River Bend, 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
43.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
35.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in River Bend, Des Moines, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for River Bend, 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 River Bend, Des Moines, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in River Bend, Des Moines, IA
How many schools are in River Bend, Des Moines, IA?
River Bend, Des Moines, IA has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 6,948 students in total.
How do schools in River Bend perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in River Bend score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in River Bend exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in River Bend?
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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