For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 600 students in the neighborhood of Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Merle Hay are Moore Elementary School and Hillis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Moore Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3725 52nd St
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-8426
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-8426
Grades: K-5
| 298 students
Rank: #22.
Hillis Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2401 56th St
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-8412
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-8412
Grades: K-5
| 291 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA include Moore Elementary School and Hillis Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Merle Hay, Des Moines?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Merle Hay, Des Moines.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Merle Hay, Des Moines?
the neighborhood of Merle Hay, Des Moines public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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