Best Schools in 50111, IA
50111, IA has 25 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 12 elementary) serving 18,685 students. On average they score 81% on state proficiency tests against a projected 70%, so schools in 50111 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50111, IA
The top high schools in 50111, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northwest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1427 Students
2. Johnston Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1790 Students
3. Dallas Center-grimes High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 978 Students
4. Woodward-granger High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodward-granger Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 260 Students
5. Urbandale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Urbandale Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1347 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50111, IA
The top middle schools in 50111, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dc-g Oak View
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 578 Students
2. Dallas Center-grimes Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 527 Students
3. Waukee Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1069 Students
4. Summit Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 1112 Students
5. Woodward-granger Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodward-granger Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 208 Students
6. Urbandale Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Urbandale Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 894 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50111, IA
The top elementary schools in 50111, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Walnut Hills Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 625 Students
2. Dallas Center Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 199 Students
3. Webster Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Urbandale Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 510 Students
4. Heritage Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 586 Students
5. Woodward-granger Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodward-granger Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 349 Students
6. North Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 427 Students
7. South Prairie Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 452 Students
8. Henry A Wallace Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 876 Students
9. Timber Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 662 Students
10. Radiant Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 682 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50111, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50111, IA has a total population of 16,643 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 52% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50111, 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 50111, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.28 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.01 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50111, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50111, 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 50111, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50111, IA
How many schools are in 50111, IA?
50111, IA has 25 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 18,685 students in total.
How do schools in 50111 perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in 50111 score 81% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 70%, so on average schools in 50111 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50111?
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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