For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,352 students in 50312, IA (there are , serving 618 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 50312, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 50312, IA are Hanawalt Elementary School, Merrill Middle School and Greenwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 50312 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 50312, IA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50312, IA 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hanawalt Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
225 56th Street
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8411
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8411
Grades: K-5
| 317 students
Rank: #22.
Merrill Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5301 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8448
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8448
Grades: 6-8
| 651 students
Rank: #33.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
316 37th Street
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8410
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8410
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: #44.
Hubbell Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 42nd St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8414
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8414
Grades: K-5
| 383 students
Rank: #55.
Roosevelt High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4419 Center St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-7272
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-7272
Grades: 9-12
| 2,039 students
Rank: #66.
Callanan Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3010 Center Street
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8101
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8101
Grades: 6-8
| 543 students
Rank: #77.
Ruby Van Meter
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
710 28th St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8220
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8220
Grades: K-12
| 112 students
50312, Iowa 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bridges (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1800 Grand
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-7552
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-7552
Grades: 6-12
| 25 students
800 42nd St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8414
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8414
Grades: K-5
| 309 students
Ruby Van Meter School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
710 28th St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8220
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8220
Grades: 6-12
| 135 students
Smouse Opportunity School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2820 Center St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8210
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8210
Grades: PK-8
| 94 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 50312, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 50312, IA include Hanawalt Elementary School, Merrill Middle School and Greenwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 50312?
7 public schools are located in 50312.
What percentage of students in 50312 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 50312 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 50312?
50312 public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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