For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 668 students in 50315, IA.
The top ranked public middle school in 50315, IA is Weeks Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 50315 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in 50315, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50315, IA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Weeks Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
901 East Park Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8449
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8449
Grades: 6-8
| 668 students
50315, Iowa 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1000 Porter Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8409
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8409
Grades: PK-5
| 547 students
1001 Amos Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-7588
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-7588
Grades: PK
| n/a students
925 Sw Porter
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 287-9700
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 287-9700
Grades: K-5
| 11 students
Orchard Place School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5412 Sw 9th Street
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 287-9700
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 287-9700
Grades: K-12
| 66 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 50315, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 50315, IA include Weeks Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 50315?
1 public middle schools are located in 50315.
What is the racial composition of students in 50315?
50315 public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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