For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 685 students in the neighborhood of South Park, Des Moines, IA.
The top-ranked public school in South Park is Weeks Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Park, Des Moines, IA public school have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of South Park, Des Moines, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Weeks Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
901 East Park Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8449
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8449
Gr: 6-8 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Park, Des Moines, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Park, Des Moines, IA include Weeks Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Park, Des Moines?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Park, Des Moines.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Park, Des Moines?
the neighborhood of South Park, Des Moines public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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