Best Schools in Urbandale, IA
Urbandale, IA has a total of 31 schools including 7 high schools, 7 middle schools and 17 elementary schools. A total of 24,508 students attend Urbandale, IA schools. On average, schools in Urbandale score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Urbandale greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Urbandale, IA
Urbandale, IA has 7 high schools with 10,512 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 Urbandale score 69% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 62% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Urbandale greatly exceed expectations.
1. Dallas Center-grimes High School
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Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 978 Students
2. Johnston Senior High School
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Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1790 Students
3. Waukee High School
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Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1268 Students
4. Valley High School
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West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 2152 Students
5. Urbandale High School
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Urbandale Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1347 Students
6. Roosevelt High School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1986 Students
7. Hoover High School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 991 Students
Best Middle Schools in Urbandale, IA
Urbandale, IA has 7 middle schools with 5,596 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 Urbandale score 68% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 60% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Urbandale greatly exceed expectations.
1. Waukee Middle School
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Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 1069 Students
2. Dallas Center-grimes Middle School
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Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 527 Students
3. Summit Middle School
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Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 1112 Students
4. Urbandale Middle School
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Urbandale Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 894 Students
5. Indian Hills Junior High School
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West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 696 Students
6. Merrill Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 634 Students
7. Meredith Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 664 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Urbandale, IA
Urbandale, IA has 17 elementary schools with 8,400 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 Urbandale score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Urbandale greatly exceed expectations.
1. Shuler Elementary School
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Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 658 Students
2. North Ridge Elementary
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Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 427 Students
3. Walnut Hills Elementary School
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Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 625 Students
4. Henry A Wallace Elementary School
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Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 876 Students
5. Webster Elementary School
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Urbandale Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 510 Students
6. Westridge Elementary
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West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 748 Students
7. Timber Ridge Elementary
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Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 662 Students
8. Valerius Elementary School
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Urbandale Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 277 Students
9. Rolling Green Elementary School
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Urbandale Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 272 Students
10. Karen Acres Elementary School
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Urbandale Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 296 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Urbandale, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Urbandale, IA has a total population of 46,694 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Urbandale, 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 Urbandale, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.99 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.76 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Urbandale, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Urbandale, IA.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Urbandale, IA Internet Health Assessment.
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