For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 979 students in 50317, IA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 50317, IA are Hoyt Middle School and Goodrell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 50317 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in 50317, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50317, IA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hoyt Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
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
| 486 students
Rank: #22.
Goodrell Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
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
| 493 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 middle schools in 50317, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 50317, IA include Hoyt Middle School and Goodrell Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 50317?
2 public middle schools are located in 50317.
What is the racial composition of students in 50317?
50317 public middle schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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