Best Public Middle Schools in 50315 (Des Moines, IA) (2025-26)

Best 50315 Iowa Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 33% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Weeks Middle School

(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
:

Bottom 50%

901 East Park Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8449

Gr: 6-8 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 50315 Iowa

50315, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Granger Elementary School (Closed 2007)

1000 Porter Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8409

Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Mann Preschool (Closed 2012)

1001 Amos Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-7588

Gr: PK

Orchard Place Elementary School (Closed 2007)

925 Sw Porter
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

Gr: K-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

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).