For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 558 students in the neighborhood of Martin Luther King Junior Park, Des Moines, IA.
The top-ranked public school in Martin Luther King Junior Park is Hiatt Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Martin Luther King Junior Park, Des Moines, IA public school have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Martin Luther King Junior Park, Des Moines, IA (2026-27)
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 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Martin Luther King Junior Park, Des Moines, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Martin Luther King Junior Park, Des Moines, IA include Hiatt Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Martin Luther King Junior Park, Des Moines?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Martin Luther King Junior Park, Des Moines.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Martin Luther King Junior Park, Des Moines?
the neighborhood of Martin Luther King Junior Park, Des Moines public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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