Best Schools in 50143, IA
50143, IA has 11 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,915 students. On average they score 78% on state proficiency tests against a projected 66%, so schools in 50143 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50143, IA
The top high schools in 50143, 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. North Mahaska Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Mahaska Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 270 Students
3. Oskaloosa High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oskaloosa Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 600 Students
4. Twin Cedars Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twin Cedars Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 156 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50143, IA
The top middle schools in 50143, 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. Oskaloosa Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oskaloosa Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 454 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50143, IA
The top elementary schools in 50143, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pella Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 329 Students
2. North Mahaska Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Mahaska Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 346 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. Oskaloosa Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oskaloosa Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 886 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50143, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50143, IA has a total population of 593 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50143, 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 50143, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.15 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50143, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50143, 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 50143, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50143, IA
How many schools are in 50143, IA?
50143, IA has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,915 students in total.
How do schools in 50143 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 50143 score 78% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 66%, so on average schools in 50143 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50143?
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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