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Western Hills Elementary School vs Fairmeadows Elementary School

Fairmeadows Elementary School has a higher overall rating of 5.5/10 compared to 3.7/10. In math proficiency, Fairmeadows Elementary School leads at 85.0%.

Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Western Hills Elementary School

West Des Moines, IA

3.7/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 6th

560 students

Fairmeadows Elementary School

West Des Moines, IA

5.5/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 6th

545 students

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Ratings Comparison

MetricWestern Hills Elementary SchoolFairmeadows Elementary School
Overall Rating3.7 / 105.5 / 10
Academic Score3.65.3
Growth Score2.65.2
Diversity Index——
Free/Reduced Lunch26.4%22.4%
Environment Score6.86.6
State Rank#1,196 of 1,284#904 of 1,284
State Percentile7th30th

Test Scores

SubjectWestern Hills Elementary SchoolFairmeadows Elementary School
Math Proficiency68.0%85.0%
Math (State Avg)——
ELA Proficiency62.0%75.0%
ELA (State Avg)——

School Details

DetailWestern Hills Elementary SchoolFairmeadows Elementary School
TypeElementary SchoolElementary School
GradesPre-K – 6thPre-K – 6th
Enrollment560545
Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:115.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch26.4%22.4%
DistrictWest Des Moines Comm School DistrictWest Des Moines Comm School District
CityWest Des MoinesWest Des Moines

Neighborhood

MetricWest Des Moines (50265)West Des Moines (50265)
Median Household Income$84,588$84,588
Median Home Value$267,600$267,600
Median Rent$1,065$1,065
College Educated (Bachelor's+)48.5%48.5%
Poverty Rate7.4%7.4%
Avg Commute18 min18 min
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