NEIGHBORSCORE

Des Moines, Iowa · ZIP 50314

Schools Near Des Moines

OverviewCrime DataSchools

Overall ScoreiWeighted average of two sub-scores: Crime & Safety (53%) and Schools (47%). Affordability is shown as context and is not weighted into the overall.

30OUT OF 100

Below Average

Crime & SafetyiBased on the best available local, FBI agency, county, or state-remainder reported-crime tier. Higher scores mean a lower reported rate relative to the applicable benchmark.

25

25/100

Below Average

SchoolsiBased on reported math and reading proficiency plus grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates are used when ZIP-level reporting is sparse; if no proficiency signal is available, the score is limited to grade-band coverage.

35

35/100

Below Average

AffordabilityiHow the available home value or price metric compares within the state — a higher score means more affordable, lower means pricier. It is context only.

56

56/100

Mid-Market

Nearby Neighborhoods

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43▲13 vs here
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Des Moines, IowaDes MoinesZIP 50312
49▲19 vs here

Area School Performance

Schools Listed

4

Avg Math Proficiency

34%

Avg Reading Proficiency

32%

School Score

35/100

Grades
Moulton Elementary SchoolPK–05465
42%
32%
Edmunds Elementary SchoolKG–05259
32%
27%
King Elementary SchoolKG–05315
27%
37%
Jessie Franklin TaylorPK–PK195Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

About School Ratings

Directory and enrollment data comes from NCES Common Core of Data. Proficiency uses U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22 results and reflects state-defined assessment standards, which are not directly comparable across states.

The school score of 35/100 combines reported math and reading proficiency (65%) with grade-band coverage (35%). Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse.

Last refreshed — School data: Aug 2026