Best Schools in 50061, IA
50061, IA has 22 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 8 elementary) serving 14,620 students. On average they score 79% on state proficiency tests against a projected 69%, so schools in 50061 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50061, IA
The top high schools in 50061, 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. Martensdale-st Marys Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Martensdale-st Marys Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 275 Students
3. Winterset Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winterset Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 565 Students
4. Norwalk Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norwalk Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1035 Students
5. Waukee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1268 Students
6. Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 2152 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50061, IA
The top middle schools in 50061, 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
3. Norwalk Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norwalk Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 787 Students
4. Winterset Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winterset Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 358 Students
5. Winterset Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winterset Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 247 Students
6. Stilwell Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 684 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50061, IA
The top elementary schools in 50061, 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. Orchard Hills Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norwalk Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 526 Students
3. Woodland Hills Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 537 Students
4. Jordan Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 647 Students
5. Lakewood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norwalk Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 544 Students
6. Martensdale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Martensdale-st Marys Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 305 Students
7. Winterset Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winterset Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 499 Students
8. Oviatt Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norwalk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 616 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50061, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50061, IA has a total population of 2,524 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 49% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50061, 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 50061, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50061, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50061, 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 50061, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50061, IA
How many schools are in 50061, IA?
50061, IA has 22 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 14,620 students in total.
How do schools in 50061 perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in 50061 score 79% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 69%, so on average schools in 50061 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50061?
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: 71%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 83%
- Projected: 75%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations