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Best Schools in South Park, Des Moines, IA
South Park, Des Moines, IA has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 6,849 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in South Park exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Park, Des Moines, IA
The top high schools in South Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln High School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2403 Students
2. East High School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2040 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Park, Des Moines, IA
The top middle schools in South Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Weeks Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 684 Students
2. Mccombs Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 654 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Park, Des Moines, IA
The top elementary schools in South Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Howe Elementary
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 297 Students
2. Jackson Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 406 Students
3. Lovejoy Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 365 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Park, Des Moines, IA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Park, Des Moines, IA has a total population of 3,046 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 76%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Park, 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 South 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
26.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.57 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Park, Des Moines, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Park, 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 South Park, Des Moines, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Park, Des Moines, IA
How many schools are in South Park, Des Moines, IA?
South Park, Des Moines, IA has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 6,849 students in total.
How do schools in South Park perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in South Park score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in South Park exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South 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.
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