Polk County schools ranked by test score
Latest ISASP year (2024-25). 119 schools in Polk County, Iowa with reported English Language Arts scores. Iowa state average: 73.7%.
| Rank | School | Level | English Language Arts | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | North High School Des Moines · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | High | 45.3% | -28.4pp |
| 102 | Hiatt Middle School Des Moines · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Middle | 45.2% | -28.5pp |
| 103 | Stowe Elementary School Des Moines · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Elementary | 44.8% | -28.9pp |
| 104 | Moulton Elementary School Des Moines · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Elementary | 44.5% | -29.2pp |
| 105 | Goodrell Middle School Des Moines · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Middle | 44.3% | -29.4pp |
| 106 | Hoyt Middle School Des Moines · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Middle | 43.9% | -29.8pp |
| 107 | Capitol View Elementary School Des Moines · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Elementary | 43.8% | -29.9pp |
| 108 | Oak Park Des Moines · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Elementary | 43.8% | -29.9pp |
| 109 | Hillis Elementary School Des Moines · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Elementary | 43.4% | -30.3pp |
| 110 | Harding Middle School Des Moines · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Middle | 42.1% | -31.6pp |
| 111 | Horizon Science Academy Des Moines Des Moines · Charter Organization: Concept Schools | Elementary | 41.9% | -31.8pp |
| 112 | Howe Elementary Des Moines · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Elementary | 41.7% | -32.0pp |
| 113 | Lovejoy Elementary School Des Moines · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Elementary | 40.4% | -33.3pp |
| 114 | Garton Elementary Des Moines · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Elementary | 39.6% | -34.1pp |
| 115 | Carver Elementary Des Moines · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Elementary | 39.2% | -34.5pp |
| 116 | Monroe Elementary School Des Moines · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Elementary | 39.0% | -34.7pp |
| 117 | Park Ave Elementary School Des Moines · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Elementary | 39.0% | -34.7pp |
| 118 | King Elementary School Des Moines · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Elementary | 36.1% | -37.6pp |
| 119 | Edmunds Elementary School Des Moines · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Elementary | 34.5% | -39.2pp |
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 English Language Arts 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.