Best Schools in 50125, IA
50125, IA has 23 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 13 elementary) serving 11,319 students. On average they score 78% on state proficiency tests against a projected 66%, so schools in 50125 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50125, IA
The top high schools in 50125, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. 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
2. Indianola High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indianola Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1120 Students
3. Interstate 35 High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Interstate 35 Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 274 Students
4. Norwalk Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norwalk Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1035 Students
5. Southeast Warren Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Warren Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 233 Students
6. Carlisle High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlisle Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 743 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50125, IA
The top middle schools in 50125, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Norwalk Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norwalk Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 787 Students
2. Indianola Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indianola Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 849 Students
3. Carlisle Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlisle Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 543 Students
4. Southeast Warren Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Warren Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 92 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50125, IA
The top elementary schools in 50125, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Irving Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indianola Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 402 Students
2. Orchard Hills Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norwalk Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 526 Students
3. Interstate 35 Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Interstate 35 Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 334 Students
4. Southeast Warren Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Warren Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 130 Students
5. Carlisle Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlisle Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 765 Students
6. Hartford Upper Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlisle Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 318 Students
7. Lakewood Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norwalk Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 544 Students
8. Martensdale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Martensdale-st Marys Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 305 Students
9. Wilder Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indianola Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 442 Students
10. Whittier Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indianola Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 417 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50125, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50125, IA has a total population of 21,088 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50125, 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 50125, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.49 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.64 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50125, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50125, 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 50125, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50125, IA
How many schools are in 50125, IA?
50125, IA has 23 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 11,319 students in total.
How do schools in 50125 perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in 50125 score 78% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 66%, so on average schools in 50125 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50125?
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: 76%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations