Best Schools in Waukee, IA
Waukee, IA has a total of 24 schools including 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 13 elementary schools. A total of 17,275 students attend Waukee, IA schools. On average, schools in Waukee score 77% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 68% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Waukee greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Waukee, IA
Waukee, IA has 6 high schools with 6,977 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 Waukee score 76% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 65% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Waukee greatly exceed expectations.
1. Adm Senior High School
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Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 651 Students
2. Dallas Center-grimes High School
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Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 978 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
Best Middle Schools in Waukee, IA
Waukee, IA has 5 middle schools with 3,075 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 Waukee score 81% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 70% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Waukee greatly exceed expectations.
1. Van Meter Middle School
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Van Meter Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 227 Students
2. Waukee Middle School
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Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 1069 Students
3. Dallas Center-grimes Middle School
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Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 527 Students
4. Adm Middle School
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Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 343 Students
5. South Middle School
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Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 909 Students
6. Desoto Intermediate School
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Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 347 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Waukee, IA
Waukee, IA has 13 elementary schools with 7,223 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 Waukee score 75% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 69% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Waukee 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. Van Meter Elementary School
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Van Meter Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 571 Students
5. Eason Elementary School
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Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 641 Students
6. Waukee Elementary School
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Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 682 Students
7. Maple Grove Elementary School
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Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 439 Students
8. Radiant Elementary School
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Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 682 Students
9. Grant Ragan Elementary School
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Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 620 Students
10. Woodland Hills Elementary School
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Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 537 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Waukee, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Waukee, IA has a total population of 25,017 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 57% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Waukee, 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 Waukee, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.88 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.77 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waukee, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waukee, 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 Waukee, IA Internet Health Assessment.
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