Polk County schools ranked by test score
Latest ISASP year (2024-25). 73 schools in Polk County, Iowa with reported Science scores. Iowa state average: 67.3%.
| Rank | School | Level | Science | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Morris Elementary School Des Moines · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Elementary | 38.9% | -28.4pp |
| 52 | Park Ave Elementary School Des Moines · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Elementary | 38.6% | -28.7pp |
| 53 | Studebaker Elementary School Des Moines · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Elementary | 38.3% | -29.0pp |
| 54 | Moulton Elementary School Des Moines · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Elementary | 38.1% | -29.2pp |
| 55 | Jackson Elementary School Des Moines · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Elementary | 36.7% | -30.6pp |
| 56 | Carver Elementary Des Moines · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Elementary | 36.5% | -30.8pp |
| 57 | Findley Elementary School Des Moines · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Elementary | 36.2% | -31.1pp |
| 58 | Wright Elementary School Des Moines · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Elementary | 36.1% | -31.2pp |
| 59 | Samuelson Elementary School Des Moines · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Elementary | 34.8% | -32.5pp |
| 60 | Brubaker Elementary School Des Moines · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Elementary | 33.7% | -33.6pp |
| 61 | Lovejoy Elementary School Des Moines · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Elementary | 32.7% | -34.6pp |
| 62 | Phillips Elementary Des Moines · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Elementary | 32.4% | -34.9pp |
| 63 | Stowe Elementary School Des Moines · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Elementary | 32.4% | -34.9pp |
| 64 | Capitol View Elementary School Des Moines · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Elementary | 31.9% | -35.4pp |
| 65 | Howe Elementary Des Moines · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Elementary | 31.6% | -35.7pp |
| 66 | Madison Elementary School Des Moines · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Elementary | 30.0% | -37.3pp |
| 67 | Monroe Elementary School Des Moines · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Elementary | 29.4% | -37.9pp |
| 68 | Hillis Elementary School Des Moines · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Elementary | 29.3% | -38.0pp |
| 69 | Garton Elementary Des Moines · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Elementary | 28.8% | -38.5pp |
| 70 | King Elementary School Des Moines · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Elementary | 26.8% | -40.5pp |
| 71 | Cattell Elementary School Des Moines · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Elementary | 26.3% | -41.0pp |
| 72 | Oak Park Des Moines · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Elementary | 21.3% | -46.0pp |
| 73 | Edmunds Elementary School Des Moines · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Elementary | 18.9% | -48.4pp |
About this ranking
Schools are ranked by the percentage of students who scored at or above the ISASP % Proficient threshold on the latest available ISASP Science test (school year 2024-25). Only public schools in Polk County, Iowa with a reasonable cohort size are shown. A higher percentage is better.
The comparison column shows the gap to the Iowa statewide enrollment-weighted average. To compare against neighboring counties, use the full Iowa ranking.