Best Schools in 50138, IA
50138, IA has 15 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,303 students. On average they score 72% on state proficiency tests against a projected 65%, so schools in 50138 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50138, IA
The top high schools in 50138, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pella High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pella Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 764 Students
2. Twin Cedars Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twin Cedars Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 156 Students
3. Knoxville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knoxville Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 500 Students
4. Pleasantville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasantville Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 244 Students
5. Melcher-dallas High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Melcher-dallas Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 153 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50138, IA
The top middle schools in 50138, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pella Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pella Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 382 Students
2. Jefferson Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pella Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 526 Students
3. Pleasantville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasantville Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 114 Students
4. Knoxville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knoxville Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 368 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50138, IA
The top elementary schools in 50138, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Madison Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pella Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 490 Students
2. Pleasantville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasantville Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 421 Students
3. Twin Cedars Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twin Cedars Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 202 Students
4. Northstar Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knoxville Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 341 Students
5. Melcher-dallas Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Melcher-dallas Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 177 Students
6. West Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knoxville Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 465 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50138, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50138, IA has a total population of 11,687 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50138, 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 50138, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.26 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50138, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50138, 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 50138, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50138, IA
How many schools are in 50138, IA?
50138, IA has 15 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,303 students in total.
How do schools in 50138 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 50138 score 72% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 65%, so on average schools in 50138 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50138?
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: 65%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 58%
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- Projected: 65%
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- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 64%
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- Projected: 64%
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- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 66%
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