Best Schools in 50047, IA
50047, IA has 14 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 9,574 students. On average they score 68% on state proficiency tests against a projected 62%, so schools in 50047 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50047, IA
The top high schools in 50047, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Indianola High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indianola Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1120 Students
2. Carlisle High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlisle Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 743 Students
3. Pleasantville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasantville Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 244 Students
4. Lincoln High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2403 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50047, IA
The top middle schools in 50047, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Indianola Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indianola Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 849 Students
2. Carlisle Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlisle Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 543 Students
3. Pleasantville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasantville Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 114 Students
4. Mccombs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 654 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50047, IA
The top elementary schools in 50047, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pleasantville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasantville Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 421 Students
2. Carlisle Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlisle Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 765 Students
3. Hartford Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlisle Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 318 Students
4. Wilder Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indianola Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 442 Students
5. Emerson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indianola Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 435 Students
6. Studebaker Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 523 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50047, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50047, IA has a total population of 5,986 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50047, 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 50047, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.31 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50047, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50047, 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 50047, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50047, IA
How many schools are in 50047, IA?
50047, IA has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 9,574 students in total.
How do schools in 50047 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 50047 score 68% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 62%, so on average schools in 50047 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50047?
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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- Projected: 48%
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- Projected: 69%
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