Best Public Schools in Zip Code 50327

The 50327 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, all part of the Southeast Polk Community School District, except for one elementary school which is part of the Des Moines Independent Community School District. The schools in this area generally perform well, with a few standouts like Southeast Polk High School and Four Mile Elementary.

Four Mile Elementary consistently ranks in the top 30% of Iowa elementary schools, with high proficiency rates in core subjects that often exceed district and state averages. In contrast, Pleasant Hill Elementary lags behind, with proficiency rates below the district and state averages. The schools in the area have varying free and reduced lunch rates, ranging from 33.48% at Southeast Polk High School to 63.03% at Pleasant Hill Elementary, suggesting a range of socioeconomic backgrounds among the student populations.

One area of concern across all schools in the data set is the high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6%, which is higher than the state average. The schools in the 50327 zip code area generally have low student-teacher ratios, ranging from 11.1:1 at Pleasant Hill Elementary to 18.1:1 at Southeast Polk High School, and similar per-student spending, ranging from $13,053 to $15,655 per student.