For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 466 students in 50316, IA.
The top-ranked public middle school in 50316, IA is Hiatt Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 50316 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in 50316, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50316, IA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hiatt Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1430 E. University Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-7774
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-7774
Gr: 6-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
50316, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1401 E 12th St
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-8437
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-8437
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 50316, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 50316, IA include Hiatt Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 50316?
1 public middle schools are located in 50316.
What is the racial composition of students in 50316?
50316 public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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