Best Public Middle Schools in 50313 (Des Moines, IA) (2025-26)

Best 50313 Iowa Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,010 students in 50313, IA.

The top ranked public middle schools in 50313, IA are Woodside Middle School and Harding Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 50313 have an score of 42% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and score of 43% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in 50313, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Best 50313, IA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Woodside Middle School

(Math: 60% | Reading: 53%)
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Bottom 50%

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5810 Ne 14th St
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 265-3451

Gr: 5-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Rank: #22.

Harding Middle School

(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
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203 E Euclid Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 242-8445

Gr: 6-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 50313, IA?

The top ranked public middle schools in 50313, IA include Woodside Middle School and Harding Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in 50313?

2 public middle schools are located in 50313.

What is the racial composition of students in 50313?

50313 public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).