Best Schools in South Park, Des Moines, IA
South Park, Des Moines, IA has a total of 7 schools including 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools. A total of 6,849 students attend South Park, Des Moines, IA schools. On average, schools in South Park score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in South Park exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in South Park, Des Moines, IA
South Park, Des Moines, IA has 2 high schools with 4,443 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 South Park score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in South Park exceed expectations.
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
South Park, Des Moines, IA has 2 middle schools with 1,338 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 South Park score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in South Park greatly exceed expectations.
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
South Park, Des Moines, IA has 3 elementary schools with 1,068 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 South Park score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in South Park meet expectations.
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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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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