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Best Schools in Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA
Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA has 13 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 11,334 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Southwestern Hills meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA
The top high schools in Southwestern Hills, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Valley High School
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Actual Test Scores
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West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 2152 Students
2. Roosevelt High School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1986 Students
3. Lincoln High School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2403 Students
Best Middle Schools in Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA
The top middle schools in Southwestern Hills, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Merrill Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 634 Students
2. Stilwell Junior High School
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West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 684 Students
3. Brody Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 603 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA
The top elementary schools in Southwestern Hills, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jordan Creek Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 647 Students
2. Jefferson Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 338 Students
3. Hanawalt Elementary
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 333 Students
4. Morris Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 444 Students
5. Park Ave Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 378 Students
6. Des Moines Adventist School
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Des Moines Adventist School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 45 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA has a total population of 5,742 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Southwestern Hills, 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 Southwestern Hills, 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
16.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.46 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA
How many schools are in Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA?
Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 11,334 students in total.
How do schools in Southwestern Hills perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Southwestern Hills score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Southwestern Hills meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Southwestern Hills?
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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