Best Schools in 50012, IA
50012, IA has 6 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,101 students. On average they score 76% on state proficiency tests against a projected 64%, so schools in 50012 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50012, IA
The top high schools in 50012, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ames High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ames Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1403 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50012, IA
The top middle schools in 50012, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ames Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ames Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1002 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50012, IA
The top elementary schools in 50012, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fellows Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ames Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 528 Students
2. Meeker Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ames Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 351 Students
3. Sawyer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ames Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 367 Students
4. Edwards Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ames Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 450 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50012, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50012, IA has a total population of 2,455 with 99% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 100%, and 100% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50012, 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 50012, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50012, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50012, 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 50012, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50012, IA
How many schools are in 50012, IA?
50012, IA has 6 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,101 students in total.
How do schools in 50012 perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in 50012 score 76% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 64%, so on average schools in 50012 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50012?
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: 79%
- Projected: 70%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 83%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 71%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 89%
- Projected: 78%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 87%
- Projected: 73%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations