Best Schools in West Des Moines, IA
West Des Moines, IA has a total of 34 schools including 8 high schools, 6 middle schools and 20 elementary schools. A total of 24,297 students attend West Des Moines, IA schools. On average, schools in West Des Moines score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in West Des Moines greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in West Des Moines, IA
West Des Moines, IA has 8 high schools with 11,067 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 West Des Moines score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in West Des Moines greatly exceed expectations.
1. Waukee High School
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Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1268 Students
2. Valley High School
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West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 2152 Students
3. Norwalk Senior High School
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Norwalk Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1035 Students
4. Roosevelt High School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1986 Students
5. Lincoln High School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2403 Students
6. Walnut Creek Campus
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West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 147 Students
Best Middle Schools in West Des Moines, IA
West Des Moines, IA has 6 middle schools with 4,313 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 West Des Moines score 66% 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 West Des Moines greatly exceed expectations.
1. South Middle School
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Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 909 Students
2. Norwalk Middle School
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Norwalk Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 787 Students
3. Stilwell Junior High School
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West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 684 Students
4. Indian Hills Junior High School
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West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 696 Students
5. Merrill Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 634 Students
6. Brody Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 603 Students
Best Elementary Schools in West Des Moines, IA
West Des Moines, IA has 20 elementary schools with 8,917 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 West Des Moines score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in West Des Moines greatly exceed expectations.
1. Westridge Elementary
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West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 748 Students
2. Maple Grove Elementary School
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Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 439 Students
3. Brookview Elementary School
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Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 603 Students
4. Jordan Creek Elementary School
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West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 647 Students
5. Crossroads Park Elementary School
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West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 521 Students
6. Fairmeadows Elementary School
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West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 569 Students
7. Woodland Hills Elementary School
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Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 537 Students
8. Jefferson Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 338 Students
9. Western Hills Elementary School
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West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 579 Students
10. Hanawalt Elementary
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 333 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in West Des Moines, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
West Des Moines, IA has a total population of 67,199 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 55% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in West 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 West 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
15.73 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Des Moines, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West Des Moines, IA.
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