Best Schools in 50109, IA
50109, IA has 16 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 9,217 students. On average they score 81% on state proficiency tests against a projected 67%, so schools in 50109 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50109, IA
The top high schools in 50109, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Madrid High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madrid Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
2. North Polk High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 647 Students
3. Johnston Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1790 Students
4. Woodward-granger High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodward-granger Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 260 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50109, IA
The top middle schools in 50109, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Polk Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 455 Students
2. Summit Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 1112 Students
3. Madrid Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madrid Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 153 Students
4. Woodward-granger Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodward-granger Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 208 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50109, IA
The top elementary schools in 50109, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Woodward-granger Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodward-granger Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 349 Students
2. Henry A Wallace Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 876 Students
3. Big Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 354 Students
4. Madrid Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madrid Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 293 Students
5. Horizon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 647 Students
6. North Polk West Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 426 Students
7. Woodward-granger Early Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodward-granger Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 275 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50109, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50109, IA has a total population of 3,396 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 50% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50109, 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 50109, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.10 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.88 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50109, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50109, 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 50109, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50109, IA
How many schools are in 50109, IA?
50109, IA has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 9,217 students in total.
How do schools in 50109 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 50109 score 81% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 67%, so on average schools in 50109 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50109?
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: 69%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 70%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 83%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 73%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations