Best Public Middle Schools in 50316 (Des Moines, IA) (2026)

Best 50316 Iowa Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 466 students in 50316, IA.

The top-ranked public middle school in 50316, IA is Hiatt Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle school in zipcode 50316 have an score of 32% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and score of 33% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in 50316, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Best 50316, IA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Hiatt Middle School

(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
:

Bottom 50%

1430 E. University Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-7774

Gr: 6-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

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50316, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Wallace Elementary School (Closed 2008)

1401 E 12th St
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-8437

Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 50316, IA?

The top-ranked public middle schools in 50316, IA include Hiatt Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in 50316?

1 public middle schools are located in 50316.

What is the racial composition of students in 50316?

50316 public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).