Best Schools in 50042, IA
50042, IA has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,949 students. On average they score 70% on state proficiency tests against a projected 59%, so schools in 50042 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50042, IA
The top high schools in 50042, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Atlantic High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlantic Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 485 Students
2. Exiraelk Horn-kimballton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Exira-elk Horn- Kimballton Comm Sch Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 196 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50042, IA
The top middle schools in 50042, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Atlantic Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlantic Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 329 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50042, IA
The top elementary schools in 50042, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Washington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlantic Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 515 Students
2. Schuler Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlantic Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 226 Students
3. Exira-elk Horn-kimballton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Exira-elk Horn- Kimballton Comm Sch Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 198 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50042, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50042, IA has a total population of 297 with 11% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50042, 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 50042, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
15.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.07 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50042, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50042, 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 50042, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50042, IA
How many schools are in 50042, IA?
50042, IA has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,949 students in total.
How do schools in 50042 perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in 50042 score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in 50042 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50042?
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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