Best Schools in 50038, IA
50038, IA has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 4,693 students. On average they score 83% on state proficiency tests against a projected 75%, so schools in 50038 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50038, IA
The top high schools in 50038, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Van Meter High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Meter Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 292 Students
2. Waukee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1268 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50038, IA
The top middle schools in 50038, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Van Meter Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Meter Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 227 Students
2. South Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 909 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50038, IA
The top elementary schools in 50038, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Van Meter Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Meter Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 571 Students
2. Woodland Hills Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 537 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50038, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50038, IA has a total population of 70 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 100%, and 70% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50038, 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 50038, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.47 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50038, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50038, 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 50038, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50038, IA
How many schools are in 50038, IA?
50038, IA has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 4,693 students in total.
How do schools in 50038 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 50038 score 83% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 75%, so on average schools in 50038 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50038?
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: 82%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 70%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 87%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 50%
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- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations