50312 Iowa Public Schools
- For the 2020 school year, there are 8 public schools in 50312, Iowa, serving 4,576 students.
- Public schools in zipcode 50312 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public school average of 77%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 75% statewide average). Schools in 50312, Iowa have an average ranking in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
- The top ranked public schools in 50312, Iowa are Merrill Middle School, Roosevelt High School and Hubbell Elementary School. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is more than the Iowa public school average of 15:1.
50312, IA Public Schools (2020)
- School Location Grades Students
- Callanan Middle School3010 Center Street
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515)242-8101
Grades: 6-8 | 603 students
- Greenwood Elementary School316 37th Street
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515)242-8410
Grades: PK-5 | 283 students
- Hanawalt Elementary School225 56th Street
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515)242-8411
Grades: PK-5 | 343 students
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- Ruby Van Meter School Special Education School710 28th St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515)242-8220
Grades: 6-12 | 135 students
- Smouse Opportunity School Special Education School2820 Center St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515)242-8210
Grades: PK-8 | 94 students
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