Best Schools in 50010, IA
50010, IA has 24 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 14 elementary) serving 11,129 students. On average they score 83% on state proficiency tests against a projected 67%, so schools in 50010 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50010, IA
The top high schools in 50010, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gilbert High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 537 Students
2. Roland-story High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roland-story Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 345 Students
3. Ballard High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ballard Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 545 Students
4. Ames High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ames Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1403 Students
5. Nevada High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nevada Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 491 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50010, IA
The top middle schools in 50010, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gilbert Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 409 Students
2. Ballard Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ballard Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 432 Students
3. Roland-story Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roland-story Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 317 Students
4. Nevada Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nevada Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 443 Students
5. Ames Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ames Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1002 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50010, IA
The top elementary schools in 50010, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ames Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ames Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 87 Students
2. Gilbert Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 341 Students
3. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nevada Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 608 Students
4. Roland-story Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roland-story Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 463 Students
5. St Cecilia Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Cecilia Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 162 Students
6. Fellows Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ames Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 528 Students
7. Meeker Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ames Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 351 Students
8. Ballard East Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ballard Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 422 Students
9. Sawyer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ames Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 367 Students
10. Edwards Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ames Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 450 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50010, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50010, IA has a total population of 30,565 with 35% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 59% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50010, IA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 50010, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.86 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.59 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.27 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50010, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50010, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 50010, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50010, IA
How many schools are in 50010, IA?
50010, IA has 24 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 11,129 students in total.
How do schools in 50010 perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in 50010 score 83% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 67%, so on average schools in 50010 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50010?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 70%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 89%
- Projected: 78%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 71%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 87%
- Projected: 73%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations