For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 650 students in the neighborhood of Woodland Heights, Des Moines, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Woodland Heights are Callanan Middle School and Ruby Van Meter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Woodland Heights, Des Moines, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in the neighborhood of Woodland Heights, Des Moines, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Callanan Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3010 Center Street
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8101
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8101
Grades: 6-8
| 543 students
Rank: #22.
Ruby Van Meter
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
710 28th St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8220
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8220
Grades: K-12
| 112 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Woodland Heights, Des Moines, IA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Woodland Heights, Des Moines, IA include Callanan Middle School and Ruby Van Meter.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Woodland Heights, Des Moines?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Woodland Heights, Des Moines.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Woodland Heights, Des Moines?
the neighborhood of Woodland Heights, Des Moines public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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