For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,672 students in 50327, IA.
The top ranked public schools in 50327, IA are Southeast Polk Junior High School, Four Mile Elementary School and Spring Creek - 6th Grade. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 50327 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 50327, IA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50327, IA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southeast Polk Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8325 Ne University Ave.
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 967-5509
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 967-5509
Grades: 7-8
| 1,088 students
Rank: #22.
Four Mile Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
670 Se 68th St
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 265-1972
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 265-1972
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #33.
Spring Creek - 6th Grade
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8031 Ne University Ave.
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 967-5533
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 967-5533
Grades: 6
| 535 students
Rank: #44.
Southeast Polk High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7945 Ne University Ave.
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 967-6631
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 967-6631
Grades: 9-12
| 2,353 students
Rank: #55.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4801 E Oakwood Dr
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 242-8432
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 242-8432
Grades: K-5
| 213 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 50327, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 50327, IA include Southeast Polk Junior High School, Four Mile Elementary School and Spring Creek - 6th Grade.
How many public schools are located in 50327?
5 public schools are located in 50327.
What is the racial composition of students in 50327?
50327 public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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