Best Schools in 50054, IA
50054, IA has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,838 students. On average they score 70% on state proficiency tests against a projected 61%, so schools in 50054 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50054, IA
The top high schools in 50054, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pcm High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pcm Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 357 Students
2. Newton Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 818 Students
3. Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colfax-mingo Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 333 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50054, IA
The top middle schools in 50054, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pcm Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pcm Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 247 Students
2. Berg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 841 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50054, IA
The top elementary schools in 50054, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 325 Students
2. Prairie City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pcm Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 320 Students
3. Colfax-mingo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colfax-mingo Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 391 Students
4. Monroe Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pcm Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 206 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50054, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50054, IA has a total population of 3,451 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50054, 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 50054, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.36 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.41 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50054, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50054, 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 50054, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50054, IA
How many schools are in 50054, IA?
50054, IA has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,838 students in total.
How do schools in 50054 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 50054 score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 61%, so on average schools in 50054 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50054?
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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