For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 433 students in the neighborhood of Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA.
The top-ranked public school in Beaverdale is Monroe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA public school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2250 30th St
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-8425
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-8425
Gr: K-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA include Monroe Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Beaverdale, Des Moines?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Beaverdale, Des Moines.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Beaverdale, Des Moines?
the neighborhood of Beaverdale, Des Moines public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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