For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,666 students in 50317, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 250 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 50317, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 50317, IA are Delaware Elementary School, Phillips Elementary School and Willard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 50317 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in 50317, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50317, IA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Delaware Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4401 E 46th St
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 262-3197
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 262-3197
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #22.
Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Lay St
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8431
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8431
Grades: K-5
| 263 students
Rank: #33.
Willard Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2941 Dean Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8439
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8439
Grades: K-5
| 262 students
Rank: #44.
Garton Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2820 E 24th St
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8408
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8408
Grades: K-5
| 474 students
Rank: #55.
Goodrell Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3300 E. 29th Street
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8444
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8444
Grades: 6-8
| 512 students
Rank: #66.
Brubaker Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2900 E 42nd Street
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8405
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8405
Grades: K-5
| 652 students
Rank: #77.
Hoyt Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2700 E 42nd St
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8446
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8446
Grades: 6-8
| 508 students
Rank: #88.
Stowe Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1411 E 33rd St
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8435
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8435
Grades: K-5
| 307 students
Rank: n/an/a
2115 E 39th St
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 323-8628
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 323-8628
Grades: PK
| 272 students
50317, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3720 E 29th St
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8401
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8401
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
2115 E 39th Street
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8418
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8418
Grades: PK-5
| 207 students
2905 Ne 46th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 266-3109
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 266-3109
Grades: 4-5
| 198 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 50317, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 50317, IA include Delaware Elementary School, Phillips Elementary School and Willard Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 50317, IA?
9 public schools are located in 50317, IA.
What percentage of students in 50317, IA go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 50317, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 50317, IA?
50317, IA public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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