Southeast Polk High School
7945 N East University Ave, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
2,278
SAT Overall Score
1240
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
ACT Overall Score
24
Greenwood Elementary School
316 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
Public Pre-K, Elementary School K to 5th
Students
307
Math Proficiency
68%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
64%
Merrill Middle School
5301 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
651
Math Proficiency
69%
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Reading Proficiency
75%
Carver Elementary School
705 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
Public Pre-K, Elementary School K to 5th
Students
419
Math Proficiency
48%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
36%
Cattell Elementary School
3101 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
367
Math Proficiency
59%
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Reading Proficiency
60%
Wright Elementary School
5001 SW 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
244
Math Proficiency
57%
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Reading Proficiency
51%
Hillside Elementary School
713 8th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 6th
Students
586
Math Proficiency
62%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
54%
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
4801 E Oakwood Dr, Des Moines, IA 50327
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
215
Math Proficiency
62%
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Reading Proficiency
66%
Windsor Elementary School
5912 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
267
Math Proficiency
67%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
56%
Moulton Elementary School
1541 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
450
Math Proficiency
44%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
38%
Cornell Elementary School
5817 NE 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50313
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 4th
Students
560
Math Proficiency
72%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
55%
Walnut Street School
901 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
268
Math Proficiency
61%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
65%
Willard Elementary School
2941 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
282
Math Proficiency
56%
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Reading Proficiency
48%
Jefferson Elementary School
2425 Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
306
Math Proficiency
72%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
70%
Capitol View Elementary School
320 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
533
Math Proficiency
47%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
43%
Crestview Elementary School
8355 N Franklin Ave, Clive, IA 50325
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 6th
Students
577
Math Proficiency
58%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
50%
Hillis Elementary School
2401 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
292
Math Proficiency
57%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
50%
Howe Elementary School
2900 Indianola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
306
Math Proficiency
52%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
43%
King Elementary School
1849 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
273
Math Proficiency
30%
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Reading Proficiency
32%
Lovejoy Elementary School
801 E Kenyon Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
412
Math Proficiency
43%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
38%
Mccombs Middle School
201 County Line Rd, Des Moines, IA 50320
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
684
Math Proficiency
53%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
58%
Morris Elementary School
1401 Geil Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
498
Math Proficiency
49%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
46%
South Union Elementary School
4201 S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
446
Math Proficiency
49%
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Reading Proficiency
45%
Woodside Middle School
5810 NE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50313
Public Middle School 5th to 8th
Students
376
Math Proficiency
60%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
66%
Brody Middle School
2501 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
598
Math Proficiency
50%
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Reading Proficiency
55%
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For families seeking quality education in Polk County, IA, the area offers 144 school options. Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 72% math proficiency and 75% reading proficiency. Polk County has a variety of education options, ensuring families and homebuyers can find the right fit when choosing their new city or neighborhood.
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