For the 2026 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 68%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-8 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
50315, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1000 Porter Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8409
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8409
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
925 Sw Porter
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 287-9700
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 287-9700
Gr: K-5 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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
Gr: K-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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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).