📍 Zip Code 50265 · West Des Moines, IA

School District for Zip Code 50265

West Des Moines Community Schools · 8/10 Rating · Suburban District

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School District · West Des Moines, IA
West Des Moines Community Schools
📍 Polk County, IA · Zip Code 50265
8/10
Rating
11,000
Students
15
Schools
17:1
Student/Teacher
Great Affluent Des Moines suburb. Strong district. Per-pupil spending: $11,000/year.

Assigned Schools for Zip 50265

Based on NCES 2024 district boundary data · Always verify with district
🏫
West Des Moines Elementary School
Elementary School · Grades K-5
👥 ~733 students
Academic Rating8/10 — Great
8
Rating
Great
📚
West Des Moines Middle School
Middle School · Grades 6-8
👥 ~1,466 students
Academic Rating7/10 — Good
7
Rating
Good
🎓
West Des Moines High School
High School · Grades 9-12
👥 ~2,199 students
Academic Rating8/10 — Great
8
Rating
Great
MetricValuevs National Avg
Student Enrollment11,000National avg: 3,700
Number of Schools15National avg: 6
Student/Teacher Ratio17:1National avg: 16:1
Per-Pupil Spending$11,000/yrNational avg: $13,700
District TypeSuburbanUrban / Suburban / Rural
Overall Rating8/10 — GreatBased on state assessments
📌 Always verify: Contact West Des Moines Community Schools directly to confirm your exact school assignment before making enrollment or real estate decisions. Boundaries change and open enrollment may be available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What school district is zip code 50265?▼
Zip code 50265 is served by West Des Moines Community Schools in West Des Moines, IA (Polk County). The district serves approximately 11,000 students across 15 schools and has an overall rating of 8/10 (Great).
What schools are in zip code 50265?▼
Zip code 50265 is served by West Des Moines Community Schools. The assigned elementary school is West Des Moines Elementary School (Grades K-5, rating 8/10), middle school is West Des Moines Middle School (Grades 6-8, rating 7/10), and high school is West Des Moines High School (Grades 9-12, rating 8/10).
Is West Des Moines Community Schools a good school district?▼
West Des Moines Community Schools has an overall rating of 8/10 (Great). Affluent Des Moines suburb. Strong district. The district has a student-teacher ratio of 17:1 and spends approximately $11,000 per pupil annually.
How do I verify my school assignment for zip code 50265?▼
Contact West Des Moines Community Schools directly to confirm your specific school assignment. While our data is based on NCES 2024 records, school boundaries can change and some districts have open enrollment policies. Always verify before making enrollment or real estate decisions.

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About West Des Moines Community Schools
West Des Moines Community Schools serves zip code 50265 and surrounding areas in Polk County, IA. The district operates 15 schools with a total enrollment of approximately 11,000 students. With a student-teacher ratio of 17:1 and per-pupil spending of $11,000/year, West Des Moines Community Schools receives an overall academic rating of 8/10 (Great) based on state assessment data, graduation rates, and other publicly available metrics from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). This district performs above the state average.