Best Schools in 50131, IA
50131, IA has 19 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 9 elementary) serving 14,331 students. On average they score 78% on state proficiency tests against a projected 66%, so schools in 50131 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50131, IA
The top high schools in 50131, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Polk High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 647 Students
2. Johnston Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1790 Students
3. Ankeny High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ankeny Comm School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1347 Students
4. Saydel High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saydel Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 451 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50131, IA
The top middle schools in 50131, 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. Parkview Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ankeny Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 867 Students
3. Summit Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 1112 Students
4. Woodside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saydel Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 359 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50131, IA
The top elementary schools in 50131, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Prairie Trail Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ankeny Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 571 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. Beaver Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 571 Students
5. Cornell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saydel Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 527 Students
6. Lawson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 607 Students
7. Timber Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 662 Students
8. Horizon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 647 Students
9. North Polk West Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 426 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50131, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50131, IA has a total population of 23,791 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 59% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50131, 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 50131, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.15 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.33 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50131, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50131, 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 50131, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50131, IA
How many schools are in 50131, IA?
50131, IA has 19 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 14,331 students in total.
How do schools in 50131 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 50131 score 78% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 66%, so on average schools in 50131 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50131?
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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