Best High Schools in 50035, IA

High schools
4
Students
5,108
Avg actual
75%
Avg projected
73%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in 50035, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. North Polk High School

A

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

North Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 647 Students

2. Ankeny High School

B+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Ankeny Comm School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1347 Students

3. Southeast Polk High School

C+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 2353 Students

4. Bondurant-farrar High School

D+

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bondurant-farrar Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 761 Students

Best Middle Schools in 50035, IA

Middle schools
6
Students
3,765
Avg actual
80%
Avg projected
69%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 50035, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. North Polk Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

89%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

North Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 455 Students

2. Parkview Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Ankeny Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 867 Students

3. Spring Creek - 6th Grade

B

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 535 Students

4. Bondurant-farrar Junior High

B

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Bondurant-farrar Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 440 Students

5. Bondurant - Farrar Intermediate School

C

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bondurant-farrar Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 380 Students

6. Southeast Polk Junior High

C

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 8 - 9 • 1088 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 50035, IA

Elementary schools
5
Students
2,254
Avg actual
80%
Avg projected
65%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 50035, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Mitchellville Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

92%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 242 Students

2. Anderson Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Bondurant-farrar Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 529 Students

3. North Polk Central Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

North Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 342 Students

4. Southeast Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Ankeny Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 520 Students

5. Morris Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Bondurant-farrar Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 621 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 50035, IA

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

50035, IA has a total population of 9,039 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 53% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 50035, IA

12,023

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

53%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 50035, IA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A

10.06 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.78 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

7.28 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50035, IA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50035, IA.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,943 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

83 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 50035, IA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 50035, IA

How many schools are in 50035, IA?

50035, IA has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 6 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 12,023 students in total.

How do schools in 50035 perform on state tests?

On average, 16 schools in 50035 score 79% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 69%, so on average schools in 50035 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50035?

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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