Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 50265

The 50265 zip code area of West Des Moines, Iowa is home to 5 elementary schools that are part of the West Des Moines Community School District. These schools serve students from kindergarten through 5th grade and provide a range of educational experiences and outcomes.

Among the standout schools in this area is Jordan Creek Elementary School, which has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Iowa elementary schools over the past 3 years. Jordan Creek boasts strong test scores, with 80-90% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as a lower chronic absenteeism rate and a smaller percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients compared to other schools in the 50265 zip code. Fairmeadows Elementary School also performs well, ranking in the top 50% of Iowa elementary schools and maintaining relatively high test scores.

In contrast, other schools in the area, such as Hillside Elementary School and Western Hills Elementary School, have significantly lower test scores and rankings. This suggests there may be some inequities in the quality of education across the district. Additionally, all schools in the 50265 zip code have a chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6%, which is higher than the state average, and a wide range of free/reduced lunch recipients, from 13.04% at the Learning Resource Center to 46.13% at Hillside Elementary.