Best Schools in 50140, IA
50140, IA has 8 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,710 students. On average they score 73% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in 50140 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50140, IA
The top high schools in 50140, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount Ayr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Ayr Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 294 Students
2. Central Decatur Ms/hs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Decatur Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 348 Students
3. Lamoni High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamoni Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 98 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50140, IA
The top middle schools in 50140, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lamoni Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamoni Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 70 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50140, IA
The top elementary schools in 50140, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount Ayr Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Ayr Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 339 Students
2. North Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Decatur Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 172 Students
3. Lamoni Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamoni Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 212 Students
4. South Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Decatur Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 177 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50140, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50140, IA has a total population of 2,525 with 35% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50140, 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 50140, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
60.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.81 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
55.39 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50140, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50140, 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 50140, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50140, IA
How many schools are in 50140, IA?
50140, IA has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,710 students in total.
How do schools in 50140 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 50140 score 73% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in 50140 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50140?
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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