For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 441 students in the neighborhood of River Bend, Des Moines, IA.
The top ranked public school in River Bend is Moulton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of River Bend, Des Moines, IA public school have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of River Bend, Des Moines, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Moulton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1541 8th Street
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 242-8427
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 242-8427
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of River Bend, Des Moines, IA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of River Bend, Des Moines, IA include Moulton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of River Bend, Des Moines?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of River Bend, Des Moines.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of River Bend, Des Moines?
the neighborhood of River Bend, Des Moines public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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